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Note To Self

Ten. That is the number of journals I have at the moment not counting the one or two I keep in my classroom. Is that a lot? I’m assuming most people have one maybe two they keep near, but 10? I can’t help myself. I love journals! I love the little inspirational quotes some have… Continue reading Note To Self

Punch The Keys

“Punch the keys!” – Sir Sean Connery “Finding Forrester”. It helps when you have an old heavy typewriter in which you really do need to PUNCH the keys. A friend gifted me an old Electra typewriter when I began to think about writing a children’s book. I played around with it, typing song lyrics, inspirational… Continue reading Punch The Keys

All those somedays

To quote from one of my favorite movies, “Who would have ever thought that I would write?” Any guesses as to what movie this is? Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks late 90’s chick flick…. You’ve Got Mail. It’s a “must see”, y’all! That movie sort of inspired me way back when to, well, own a children’s… Continue reading All those somedays

Bea Bee and Me

Happy World Bee day! Today is the day! It’s book launch day. It took a village, y’all. Self publishing is not as “self” as they would have you think. Shout out to my sister and my niece for walking alongside me through this journey. So here it is, little Bea is out in the universe.… Continue reading Bea Bee and Me

Trust the journey

Trust the journey the saying goes, but what if the journey is long as all get out? I lived by this mantra when I started writing a children’s book. I had journals that read “Trust the Journey”. I had bracelets, nick knacks, anything with that saying on it to keep me motivated. The more I… Continue reading Trust the journey

Greetings From The Kitchen Nook

Everyone daydreams about writing a book, but following through and actually doing it is a daunting task. Having been an educator for over 25 years, I have a passion for early literacy and am a strong proponent of the idea of teaching through stories. I have read hundreds of wonderful children’s books over the years… Continue reading Greetings From The Kitchen Nook

Living By Their Pen!

On this International Women’s Day here are a few of my favorite reads penned by women! One Day in December by Josie Silver All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Me Before You by JoJo Moyes Little Woman by Louisa May Alcott Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Wuthering Heights by Emily… Continue reading Living By Their Pen!

You Go Girl!

Here is a great book recommendation for back to school from the teacher who knows children books! That would be me! This book is one of my favorites as it helps children understand that just being yourself is a wonderful thing. Molly Lou Melon exudes confidence, positive energy and a happy heart as she navigates… Continue reading You Go Girl!

And that’s a wrap!

Well, I survived another year of teaching! I did not think I would make it through the last week and a half. Oy! I said goodbye to my littles and sent them on their way to a bright future somewhere other than my classroom! Peace out cub scouts! I was like a flight… Continue reading And that’s a wrap!

In honor of Mom

“Yes, I know who you are, ” said the baby bird. “You are not a kitten. You are not a hen. You are not a dog. You are not a cow. You are not a boat, or a plane, or a snort! You are a bird and you are my mother.” Are you My Mother?… Continue reading In honor of Mom