When my children were younger they would sleep together. Three children bodies in one twin size bed. They made it work. There were nights it was quite comical as they planned the “layout” of their small bodies to fit the frame of the bed. Most nights there were two heads at one end and one…

Test (noun): something (such as a series of questions or exercises) for measuring the skill, knowledge, intelligence, capacities, or aptitudes of an individual or group Mr. Webster assisted me today. Have you ever taken a test? Yep. Me too. I’m not a fan. Growing up I had what they called “testing anxiety” I would work…

I love poetry. When I was younger I would write poems. I expressed my feelings through my teenage and adolescent years this way. I have many journals filled with my poetry. Going back to read through them is quite nostalgic for me – some are silly, some are sad, others are deep and some very…

She stepped up to the microphone. It was her turn. The long awaited moment was finally present. She had worked for weeks to memorize her lines – this was her moment to shine. And shine she did. Her lines came out with clarity and preciseness – her stance was just right and the volume of…

“The soul is placed in the body like a rough diamond, and must be polished, or the luster of it will never appear.” ― Daniel Defoe Springtime is upon us. The sun is shining with intent these days and shedding light on many dusty spaces in our homes and automobiles. If you’re anything like me it’s time…