Category: 2022
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Observing Black History Month: children’s books about notable African American authors
As an educator, I feel that it is important to learn about other cultures, countries and ethnic backgrounds. We live in a country that is rich with many different cultures and backgrounds, and all of us have ancestors who have made significant contributions to our nation. Our history is full of African American people who…
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Monthly writing prompt challenge: January 2023
Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it? It’s very hard for me to choose just one favorite, but I can narrow my list down to three of four. Not surprisingly, nearly all of them have a mountain view. As a mountain girl at heart, I love beautiful scenery and a…
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2023 Word of the Year-direction
It’s that time of year again. At the end of every December, I like to reflect on the previous year. I like to think about what I’m proud of, what went well, and what I’d like to change or improve. This year was a great year-not perfect, as no year is EVER perfect- but still…
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2022: a year in review
2022 was a wiilllllld ride! We made a lot of memories, we traveled, we spent time with family. It was a busy year, but an amazing one. January For the year 2022, I chose the word “presence” to remind me to put down the phone and be present, but also to remind me to focus…