Category Archives: quotes

“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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Single and Feline Fine.

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

I was never a bridesmaid. I skipped the matrimonial prerequisite.   It’s similar to skipping kindergarten and being promoted directly to first grade. Being a bridesmaid is not mandatory. Waiting ’til <you insert the age> to get married gives new meaning to vintage … Continue reading →

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Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee « Morning Story and Dilbert

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

“May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.” via Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee « Morning Story and Dilbert.

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It’s because of you.

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

“If kids come to us [educators/teachers] from strong, healthy functioning families, it makes our job easier. If they do not come to us from strong, healthy, functioning families, it makes our job more important.” – Barbara Colorose

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If you give a man a sign…

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

“I’m not in search of sanctity, sacredness, purity; these things are found after this life, not in this life; but in this life I search to be completely human: to feel, to give, to take, to laugh, to get lost, … Continue reading →

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Please Dont Help My Kids – Alameda, CA Patch

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

“Children need to be challenged and pushed, not to the point where they give up but to the point where they think, “Wow, look at me go!” – Robert John Meehan Please Dont Help My Kids – Alameda, CA Patch. … Continue reading →

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Snowscape 101

Posted on January 5, 2013 by
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Not all Christmas Memories are Good.

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

The tree colored the night in red and green.  The house smelled of Jiffy Pop popcorn, served up in a spaghetti stained Tupperware bowl.  The console TV blared the theme from “One Day at a Time.” Twin sisters clad in … Continue reading →

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My Job is Simple.

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

My job is simple. I work Monday through Friday. September – June. No nights. No weekends. No holidays. My job is simple. I teach kindergarten.  I work with five-year olds. Ask them what my job is…they will tell you: “It’s … Continue reading →

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