Life…. and then some ( Blog )

  • A little of this, A little of that.

    A little of this, A little of that.

    What is your favorite type of weather? Where I live, consistent outdoor time is summer and fall. Although it can get sweltering hot here, I enjoy summer mornings and evenings. I’ll stay inside when midday becomes an oven. Fall is ideal. Sometimes, the hot temperatures may linger, but the crisp air comes and goes to… Read more

  • Minou…..minou….minou

    Minou…..minou….minou

    Today’s writing prompt asks, What is the last thing you learned?” So my son got my husband and I hooked on Duolingo. I’ve always wanted to learn to speak French. Here is my chance. The first words I learn are un homme ( a man ) et un chat ( and a cat ). I… Read more

  • What experiences in life helped you grow the most? The death of a parent. I was only 15, and it happened in an instant. My dad was not sick, no prolonged illnesses. He simply collapsed of a heart attack. I lost my guide and my rock. I was on my own. My mom shut down.… Read more

  • In Six Months….

    In Six Months….

    What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? Progress in my job. I’m as far as I can go in my career. I have less than 10 years to go before I retire. I found mead a group of teachers by training and mentoring. I will be happy with that.… Read more

  • Shiny…Happy….People

    Shiny…Happy….People

    Who are your favorite people to be around? I try not to be the Debbie downer and I try to avoid Debbie and Danny Downers. I’m at the age where I feel I can read people pretty well. I see them in action and easily see who is positive and caring, who are the Drama… Read more

  • The GO-TOs

    The GO-TOs

    What is your favorite drink? My different tastes in drinks span a lifetime. As a teen, it was coke and sprite. By adulthood I cut back on anything carbonated. That’s when I discovered Gatorade ( grape ). I drink more water than I did when I was younger. I prefer something with flavor, but I’m… Read more