I did, in fact, look up “wallow” in the dictionary. It means to, “to luxuriate in, to revel in.” So really, we often use it somewhat inaccurately when we say we are wallowing in our miseries. Though I suppose some people do … Continue reading
Did you also know that Dumbo is the ONLY main character of a Disney feature film that does not speak. At all. Ever. Not even once. The only thing that his mother says is Dumbo’s real name. That’s it. One … Continue reading
“There are those who say fate is something beyond our command. That destiny is not our own, but I know better. Our fate lives within us, you only have to be brave enough to see it.” ~ Princess Merida, Brave … Continue reading
“The early nerd catches the worm!” ~ Kimberly Cave (1982 – ) It’s that time of year again; when Tegan and I nerd it up and get all gung-ho about the Calgary City Teachers’ Convention. For many teachers, it’s a … Continue reading
“I was reading the dictionary, I thought it was a poem about everything.” ~ Steven Wright I never “got” poetry throughout my elementary and high school years – most of the time, I still don’t. But somehow, Mrs. Samaddar did something … Continue reading
Tonight’s task of unpacking and resorting the life of mine that has been in storage for a year was my BOOKS!! I dumped my boxes and sorted. After creating these lovely piles, I found two boxes full I’d missed. BAH! … Continue reading
What a most wonderful thing – I was an inspirational speaker for the day! Or at least a moment. I read a journal entry by a student. He wrote four pages of a book over the holidays, “but it wasn’t a real … Continue reading
An article I wrote for Black Box Warnings – a blog started as a record of a family’s adventure’s with ADHD and expanded to include articles and stories about numerous mental health issues. Great read!
Here’s a contest for you – who can come up with the best caption for this photo. Or, alternatively, provide an explanation as to what the heck on earth myself and my Dad are DOING?!?! Courtney, you’re not allowed to … Continue reading
Real, true mail. Remember that? It arrives in the box at the end of your driveway. It’s made of paper. It has a pretty stamp on it. It quickens the pulse. Somebody loves you! Don’t get me wrong, e-mail is a … Continue reading
Because not everyone in Calgary is a Cowboy
The art of making a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
Crazy is relative. Just ask my relatives. And music!
