Life…. and then some ( Blog )

  • 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

  • CROCS

    CROCS

    Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you. They belonged to my daughter at first. She bought them with birthday money when she was about 13. They just came out and she had to face them since everyone else at school had them. She had them until college when she Read more

  • WRITE….IT……ALL….DOWN

    WRITE….IT……ALL….DOWN

    Write about your approach to budgeting. Plan the week’s menu with what you have in your fridge and pantry. Saturday or Sunday is a big cooking day. Prepare dishes and/or desserts to be eaten during the week. Grocery Shopping once a week ( usually on Friday) Only purchase what’s on the list. Have coupons. Use Read more