Journeyer, so much to report from this past week! The work issue still stinks and two different law firms have said that, though what my supervisor did wasn’t legal, there’s not really anything they can do to help… So, guess what I decided to do? I’m going back to my union for their recommendation, which will likely entail a meeting … Read More
Tricks & Treats
Well, Journeyer, This past week has been a big fat blur! I’ve spent more time than I’d care trying to figure out the best way to handle a tough work situation… I’ve been buried alive in business bookwork… …designing project graduation fundraising flyers and typing minutes… …assembling this donation—a child’s birthday party in a basket… …and finishing the sorting of … Read More
It’s a Happy, Golden Day
One of my favorite toddler videos was one where they sang this sing-along: It’s a happy, golden day; come along let’s sing and play; Singing makes us feel just great, Sing a song that’s happy and bright… too-do-doo-do… It was a rare occasion that my children were cranky, ornery, or downright obstinate (though Big Guy has always flirted with those … Read More
Gauging Our Happy Meter Wattage
It’s been a bit of a rough week at work, Journeyer… I won’t bemoan the details, but let’s just say I interviewed with another district, only to be told by one of my supervisors that same afternoon that the two school systems have an “unwritten agreement” that they won’t hire one another’s employees… I’m not sure this is even legal … Read More
Homecoming
“Dare to dream, hope, believe, seek, feel, find, and love.” ~Chinese fortune This morning I had one of those mother-child moments that was both extraordinary and ordinary. “I think … Read More
Happiness Taking Shape
Well, Journeyer, what can I say, the moon is full tonight, I’m back to school, we spent the weekend traveling, and this post is late. All I can do is chuckle. As I type, we are on our way to one of Big Guy’s soccer games an hour from home. So, I’m going to keep this as short and sweet … Read More
Drawing a Line in the Lemonade
It’s Sunday, Journeyer, and this is what I have to say: The wheels on the mini-van go ‘round and ‘round… This time we’re in Virginia for another training seminar that Fave and Warren are doing. I’m the unofficially official videographer for this event and let me just say my son has figured out how to treat his mama right. … Read More
The Eleventh Commandment and Other Tips from The (Great) Writer’s Codebook
“Don’t squish the bread.” All you moms out there know exactly what I’m talking about. We’ve conveyed those four words in all types of tones, though usually the command is projected with emphatic, if not menacing undertones. You’ll go without lunch for a week or Can’t cut the crusts off of crushed bread, Kiddo. I’m afraid I can’t relate to … Read More
Back to School in Serendipitous and Chicken of the Sea Style, and a #Teacher Supplies #Giveaway!
“When you learn, teach. At our best we’re all teachers.” ~Maya Angelou It’s a great day, Journeyer, and it’s about to get EVEN BETTER! Today, we have the opportunity to change lives. Many lives. You and me and Chicken of the Sea and the neighbors filling the rooms next door to us are about to make a difference of the … Read More
Tough as Woodpecker Lips
Laugh with me, Journeyer! It is 8:29 on this Sunday morning and, for those of you who follow these weekly posts, you know what’s coming… We are on the road, AGAIN… Another nine to ten hours of driving today, this time to take Beauty back to college. As I looked through this week’s photos, the experiences seemed so far away. … Read More