I absolutely love my teaching job. I really do. It is rewarding working with the kids and watching them grow as mathematicians, readers, and overall independent students. This does not mean I don’t enjoy those rarities that school kids and staff members look forward to in the winter months. I’m talking about the elusive, extraordinary…

I hate going to the dentist. I realize I shouldn’t say that. I’m an educated adult that knows good dental hygiene is important to overall health. Blah, blah, blah. I don’t care. It’s worse than having a baby. I’d rather go to the hospital and have some type of small surgery performed on me rather…

Life has been a little crazy lately. I’ve been doing my best to stay caught up, but things just got away from me. Basketball Season is in Full Swing Basketball season started – my favorite time of year. I love it. I love the sound of the ball hitting the court as it’s dribbled down…

It all started for me in Middle School. My Grandma Rose took time one December morning to show my mom and I how to make a Grave Blanket. From that time on, it became a tradition for us to make Grave Blankets each winter. If you don’t know, Grave Blankets are a winter decoration, typically…