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As I journey through this part of my life I have discovered my next mountain. The key is to be the me I want to be in the world, as my gift back to God.-
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Dreams are illustrations – part 1 of 2
“Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you”. Marsha Norman. I love this quote. Whether we consider the dreams that happen while we are asleep, or whether we are talking about the dreams that we have … Continue reading
Posted in Writing and Literature
Tagged blogging, education, inspiration, teaching, writing
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Every day is a miracle
“You either live your life like every day is a miracle or you live your life like nothing is a miracle. And I believe that. And I’m a happy guy.” ~ Robert Herjavec I love that statement. Think bout that. If … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged Faith, inspiration, Joy, Life, looking at life, overcast days
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God Really Does Have a Plan
Do you ever feel like a tiny boat made of leaves and twigs, and you are caught in a fast moving creek? God knows how to reach you and save you. Fear Not! ” God Has A Purpose for your … Continue reading
Whistling Once Again–774 days
I began this blog at the behest of my friend Dana. Shortly after Christmas in 2010, I was stricken with Bell’s Palsy. The right half of my face became paralyzed. Gradually some of it came back, but some of it … Continue reading
He Loves Me Despite the Fact
So don’t be discouraged. Dust yourself off, and get up, and keep trying. You may not see it, but you are improving. You may not be improving as quickly and steadily as you desire. But what He desires (and the … Continue reading
A Thing Created Is Loved
““The whole difference between construction and creation is exactly this: that a thing constructed can only be loved after it is constructed; but a thing created is loved before it exists.” ― Charles Dickens In our lives we construct and … Continue reading
Every day I try
I am digging my way through multiple projects. At times like that there are definitely times that I get bogged down and overwhelmed. Thus far this week that feeling has not overtaken me. Instead I am feeling more practical and … Continue reading
Remember the Humble Carrot (part 2 of 2)
In my last post I started talking about spunk. I mentioned Spunk Transplants. By that I mean helping my students find their “inner spunk”. I believe that we are each hardwired to have a well of spunk to draw upon … Continue reading
Remember the Humble Carrot (Part 1 of 2)
I woke up this morning thinking about spunk. What is spunk? Spunk is having your “game on”. It is stepping out there on the stage that is your life, even if you are in the grips of stage fright. It … Continue reading
There Will Come a time
Don’t you just love that little poster? When you feel like you have been dragged through a knothole by life, remember that. When the week has exhausted you, remember that. Our time on this earth is but a moment, when … Continue reading
An utterly charming man
My first encounter with a celebrity occurred when i was in London while I was in college. My friend and I had purchased discount tickets to see the play Harvey starring Jimmy Stewart. The play was terrific and so was he. … Continue reading
Here is a way to gain perspective!
How can I gain perspective? Yes, of course I can de-clutter, organize my time, write, blog, and exercise. I can focus on what is important and let the rest go. We all know that. What are other ways to gain … Continue reading
Is this your Season of Grace?
When we put off what God has told us to do, we miss that season of grace. But, if you’ll deal with things as soon as God brings them to light, you’ll have a special grace, a special empowerment. You’ll … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged Faith, Friendship, inspiration, Life, relaxation
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Do you procrastinate? I do!
OK—I admit. Sometimes I am like the cobbler’s kids who have no shoes. I procrastinate sometimes. Here is how I teach the students I tutor to overcome their procrastination. Obviously, the same techniques will apply to me. I wanted to … Continue reading
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Tagged education, inspiration, stress, time management, tutoring
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Why I became a tutor: Maybe you would like to, too
There are many reasons that teachers and tutors give for teaching. Typical reasons include the joy of seeing students learn. While this is certainly the case for me as well, an even more important reason to me was to help … Continue reading
No not even one
I have written many many blog articles about teaching and learning, and believing in my students. What continually draws me to a student, and keeps me going? I will tell you. It is the chance to launch them. My favorite … Continue reading
Pastures? This is my pasture
The movie To Sir With Love has ALWAYS been a favorite of mine…. I had a Sir as a teacher…. I have written about him. Many years later, a sequel of the movie was made, called To Sir With Love … Continue reading
Only He Can See : Epiphany
Boy it is hard to believe that sometimes, isn’t it? I don’t know if you know about Corrie Ten Boom. She survived a concentration camp as a young girl. so for her to say that is quite significant. For her … Continue reading
Two Ways to Live Your Life
You know, I think that is a beautiful way to think of it. Of course, when you stop to think about it, every moment is a miracle. Every moment gives a chance to be loving, see the extraordinary in the … Continue reading
Ahead and Behind
C.S. Lewis wrote “There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind”. Isn’t that an appropriate statement as we begin a new year? I thought so. The past year has been a series of mountains and valleys. A … Continue reading
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Tagged c s lewis, Faith, inspiration, Life, new dreams
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God Isn’t Finished With Me Yet
When I started this blog in 2011 at the urging of my dear friend Dana, I didn’t know how it would go, what my purpose was, or what my focus would be. Of course, that has NEVER stopped me from … Continue reading
What will be your opus?
Here comes 2013. What music did you make with your life this year? “sing, sing a song…make it simple to last your whole life long….don’t worry that it’s not good enough for everyone else to sing….just sing, sing a song!” … Continue reading
Happy New Year! Whenever One Door Closes I Hope One Door Opens
Are you like me? Does the end of the year make you reflective? Are you a list maker and a list reader? I am. At year’s end I think of the long and winding road of the year that is … Continue reading
In Honor of Families
Sunday was the Feast of the Holy Family~ I am posting this wondrous sermon about families…..may your family be blessed in the new year: FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY It is tempting –and easy– to dismiss the humanity of … Continue reading
Sometimes I love the Concept of Final Exams!
This has been quite a big tutoring week for me. An even bigger week for my students, of course. My junior high and high school students had finals. So there have been extra tutoring sessions, and longer tutoring sessions. By … Continue reading
Be The Change
Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you.Marsha Norman
Ooooh! I am a two-star general :-). Blog of the Year 2012 again!
Blog of The Year 2012-Two Stars Posted on 12/14/2012 Thank-you so much to my friend Renee at Positive boomer. She gave me my second star for blog of the year. I know, awards build readership, and for many that is the … Continue reading
Thanksgivings through the years
Do holidays and other occasions make you reflective? They do that to me! Thanksgiving holds so many memories for me. When I was in elementary school, Thanksgiving and Christmas were frequently spent at my grandparents homes. In those days there … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged Faith, Faith, holiday traditions, inspiration, Life
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