Category Archives: work ethic

I Make Enough. My Earnings are Directly Deposited, Every Single Day.

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

“We can certainly talk about the realities of the economy, debate the best method to evaluate effectiveness and discuss the drawbacks of unions. But anyone who characterizes teachers as overpaid is forgetting what we entrust them with each and every … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Plan?

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

“Life is what happens…  while you’re busy making other plans.”    -John Lennon

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Press the Pause Button.

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

Press pause.  Often.

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Put THAT on my Tombstone.

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

I am an extremist, a perfectionist, and an overachiever. This doesn’t mean I’m perfect, it means I nearly kill myself, (and those around me), aiming for perfect, trying to always do it right, do it now, and do it best. What … Continue reading →

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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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How to Cope when you’re out of Coffee (and Insight)

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

“The research suggests then when we are stumped by a problem, we should step away from the desk and caffeine and instead find a way to relax. The answer will only arrive after we stop searching for it. So while … Continue reading →

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Keep your Rose-Colored Glasses on; They will help you see Clearly.

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

I teach 5 year olds.  They teach me so much more. The life lessons learned in kindergarten really do stick, (hopefully as much as the old school days of thick white paste that we once had the time to use). <pause … Continue reading →

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Multitasking Ends.

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

I should trade my laptop in for a typewriter; I’d get a lot more work done. No distractions from Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.              Related articles http://xkcd.com/477/ Why Pinterest Is So Addictive | Fast Company … Continue reading →

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Your Turn will Come

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Meet my sister, Donna.
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Problem with Procrastination?

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

I continue to procrastinate. Rest assured, this disorder is not without its perks.    The house is almost always clean enough.  The laundry doesn’t pile up to the ceiling. The bills?  Paid on time.  (Thanks hubby). We never run out of … Continue reading →

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