One month ago I purchased a Moleskine notebook and started my 2017 bullet journal. A bullet journal is a place to plan and organize not only your schedule, but also all of the countless lists that accumulate in your mind. I wanted to be sure that my bullet journal would become a keepsake for theContinue reading “One Month of Bullet Journaling”
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Keep It Simple This Valentine’s Day
In three weeks couples all over the world will be celebrating Valentine’s Day. I’ve never been a huge fan of the holiday. Call me cynical, but in my opinion, couples with a healthy relationship should be honoring their bond daily. February 14th is no magical day. It should be a day like any other whereContinue reading “Keep It Simple This Valentine’s Day”
The Art and Craft of Writing Christian Fiction (Week 3)
I’m really enjoying this book about the art of writing Christian Fiction. This is the second book by Jeff Gerke that I have read, and I think the man is a genius. I am a writer for many reasons. I choose to spend my time articulating stories because I enjoy it. It’s a hobby thatContinue reading “The Art and Craft of Writing Christian Fiction (Week 3)”
Dressing and Educating: Days 91-95
Day 91: January 9, 2017 My traditional classroom became an online one today as students used Google Classroom to complete and submit assignments. One goal I had for myself this year was to utilize and establish my Google Classroom. Whenever possible I am trading in paper assignments for ones that can be turned in electronically.Continue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 91-95”
Today at the Amusement Park
*My husband bought me the book Write the Story. It’s a writing practice book which provides a topic and ten words to use in a creative story. I have been trying to complete a story each day as part of my goal of writing 300 words per day. This is definitely unfinished, but I wantedContinue reading “Today at the Amusement Park”
One Happy Player
I remember the tears and wailing of last winter. Upward basketball season had begun, but my daughter was a few months too young to participate. We took her to several games to watch her four year old cousin compete. It was torture to a toddler who had been dribbling since she could stand. For anContinue reading “One Happy Player”
The Art and Craft of Christian Fiction (Week 2)
I’m pressing forward in my work to modify my Christian Fiction manuscript. It’s a secular story with Christian themes of forgiveness, redemption, and love. My hope is that in studying this book by Jeff Gerke that I will be able to add some touches to that story that take it beyond a “feel good” taleContinue reading “The Art and Craft of Christian Fiction (Week 2)”
Five Minute Friday: Middle
This week the topic for the Five Minute Friday link-up post is Middle. What is a link-up? Essentially a link-up is when you join other bloggers and write on a similar topic. You share your blog posts with one another and begin conversations via a host site. You can head over to Kate Motaung’s page to check out otherContinue reading “Five Minute Friday: Middle”
A Man Called Ove: A Book Review
Title: A Man Called Ove Author: Fredrik Backman Publisher: Washington Square Press Copyright Date: 2014 The first snow day of 2017 was the perfect day to wrap up my first book for the year as well. For the past several weeks I have come to know the cast of A Man Called Ove, and I took the icyContinue reading “A Man Called Ove: A Book Review”
Dressing and Educating: Days 87-90
Day 87: January 3, 2017 I blinked and Christmas break was over. It was back to the grind today. I’m happy that my district has a teacher work day prior to the beginning of second semester. Starting the second half of the year organized creates motivation for me. I spent my teacher work day updatingContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 87-90”
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