She woke groggily. One eye opened to see that the sun had not yet broken over the horizon. No, she thought, just no. She snuggled deeper into the blankets, nuzzling down into the soft pillow. She closed her eyes. There had been a dream. Something with fluffy kittens, I... Read More

It is spring break time here in North Carolina. That means it’s time for me to try and get my life back on track. To recalibrate, if you will. I love spring. (I don’t love North Carolina’s crazy spring weather, however. Today, for instance, I spent wondering if a tornado... Read More

I got in trouble today – all because I like history. And pizza. Mom and I love to cuddle together on the couch and watch history shows. Well, mom watches them, I mostly sleep. But I hear them. And I learn stuff. The other day we watched/listened to a show... Read More

Kali Brennan, North Carolina – Kali was 11 days short of her 11th birthday when she peacefully crossed the Rainbow Bridge in her sleep. She was on her favorite bed, as is fitting for the pack alpha, and was surrounded by her fur siblings. Kali was one of fifteen puppies... Read More

I love lists. I really love checking things off of lists. So, here are some teacher related movies that I’m planning on watching in my oh-so-free time. A Smile as Big as the Moon Dead Poet’s Society (I’ve watched the first half a dozen times and have yet to be... Read More

I came up with the idea for this collection of short stories last year. Due to time constraints I wasn’t able to even put a dent in 26 stories in a month. That’s still not going to happen. Of course, everything I worked on for this project was lost when... Read More

Today is a teacher workday. I’m sitting here at my desk getting all kinds of hangry because I didn’t plan well. I woke up early enough,  and could have made my peanut butter frosty shake to bring with me. But, I didn’t. I could have planned a lunch meal to... Read More