Our preschool year ended and summer is in full swing. I had some days off to reflect until summer camp starts. I thought I would share a little story. On the last day of school I received some gifts and the one’s that mean the most are the hand written cards showing gratitude. One parent … Continue reading
The first job I had after college graduation was in an accounting office. It has been a couple of decades since I have worked there and many of my coworker’s faces and names are fuzzy. But I will always remember one woman named Claire. She was a confident outspoken woman and I found her quite … Continue reading
We decided to have a Valentine’s Day tea party at my preschool. The kids were very excited about the idea and had fun planning the menu. Our color scheme was pink and red with heart shaped food. But it was more than just a Valentine’s celebration. It was a way to teach the children about … Continue reading
My first born is going off to college and I am a complete wreck. How is this happening? Didn’t I just enroll her in Kindergarten? I remember chuckling when I found out she was in the graduating class of 2019. It seemed so far away. But she graduated in June and I am not chuckling … Continue reading
I wrote this in 2009. I am sure my quotations are a mess! Just ignore and enjoy the short story….. Martha was the first to arrive at the house. She wanted a little time alone before her sister Lauren and her niece Jessica arrived. Four years ago Martha and Lauren’s father died and six months … Continue reading
My kids always enjoyed the pool. We started out with a little hard plastic baby pool we purchased from the toy store. I would find a sunny spot in the yard and fill the pool with hose water and put a clear shower curtain over it to allow the sun to warm the water while … Continue reading
I have a box full of greeting cards such as sympathy cards, birthday, get well, thinking of you, and general all occasion cards. Some cards I purchased but the rest were received in the mail from solicitors trying to get my money. Anyway, whenever I need a card for an occasion I consult my box. … Continue reading
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