Category Archives: behavior

“There are Two Types of People in the World.”

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Which one are you? Look here and choose wisely; or be miserable and stay away from the rest of us (who have yet to perfect this ourselves). Related articles Miserable people (abbynormalmyamind.wordpress.com) how to keep fighting (wildheartgirl.com) It is your choice … Continue reading →

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What are you carrying?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

“Know that everything is in perfect order whether you understand it or not.”
― Valery Satterwhite Continue reading →

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Keep your (dry) hands off my stuff!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

I don’t like to share. Sharing is fine for other people; it’s great in theory, it’s just not for me. My therapist believes this phenomenon is rooted in the fact that I was born a twin.  An identical twin. For all … Continue reading →

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Going up the wrong way.

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

“I used to be against slide climbing.” The Golden Gleam: Benefits of Climbing Slides {Outdoor Play Party}. P.S.  I also believe in jumping off swings and hanging upside down on monkey bars. The kids may break a few bones, but they’d heal.  … Continue reading →

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You want me to Share? Yeah, I don’t do that.

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

We  already know that parents tend to be hypocritical when it comes to rules. Try not to hold it against them as most of their actions are born from a crippling fear that they’ll raise an embarrassment. Click here for the … Continue reading →

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Slam that Door.

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

My next read will hit the book shelves September 4th; it’s a natural follow-up to the #1 New York Times best seller, ‘The Happiness Project”  by Gretchen Rubin. I plan to head to Barnes & Noble to grab, “Happier at … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Stop.

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

I interrupt people; it’s a bad habit of mine. I enjoy writing.  It’s a hobby of mine. I never get interrupted when I write.  (Probably why I enjoy writing). I also enjoy reading.  I also hate to get interrupted when … Continue reading →

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No, I won’t meet you halfway.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

As a kindergarten teacher, (click here), I spend 180 days a year teaching the curriculum to five-year olds.  I spend the better part of those 180 days teaching the really important stuff; the stuff beyond reading, writing, and math.   I … Continue reading →

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Let’s Look at it this Way-

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

“Even if I knew that tomorrow … the world would go to pieces, …I would still plant my apple tree.” Martin Luther King, Jr.  

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More Meditation. Less Worry.

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

“… And therefore you seek to work for the common good because your humanity comes into its own in belonging.”                                                         - Dr. Frank Lipman More Real Food, Less Food-like Substances More Fruit and Vegetables, Less Sugar, Gluten and Dairy More Plant … Continue reading →

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