I so want to keep a journal. Consistently. I wish I could. I start them. In fact, I have several journals around the house. Some in peculiar places. Like the time I found one in the toy box. Or the kitchen drawer. A few can be found in the bedside table. I wouldn’t be surprised if […]
Thank you. Merci. Gracias. Dankeschön.
In whatever language, expressing our thanks is but one of many polite-isms we hopefully use with great frequency. There is a difference between the heartfelt, look you in the eye kind of thank you and the one the teacher does their best to extrapolate from their student. And isn’t it a great feeling when you hear your kiddie, […]
Write your “heart” out this Valentine’s Day…..
Valentine’s Day makes writing a note or card easy. The occasion presents itself. No thinking required. Most homes have a red pen or crayon….or lipstick! Dollar stores have some great deals on those wee little cards. And you are off to the races. For a great activity that encourages kids to write while crafting check out my […]
Just start writing….
These are the words that I say to myself as I sit down at my computer as I contemplate what my first post should be about. But, these words “Just start writing” really capture a main purpose to this blog. My hope is that this blog will be a catalyst, an inspiration, a motivating factor in […]



