I spent the afternoon with my play cast at school, just like I’ve done three to four times a week for the past several weeks. Much like a sports team practicing for each week’s game, a play cast rehearses for weeks in preparation for their performance. For the uninitiated, the Read more…
It may just be a “guy thing” but the Weather Channel is my go-to most every time I turn on the TV. I have to see what’s going on with the weather. I have to see what it’s like outside now and what’s in store for today and tomorrow, even Read more…
Well, it’s that time of year. Achievement tests!! Otherwise known as two weeks of angst that holds the power to sway the future. Besides all the hard work, it’s a lot of stress. Students’ scores can determine what classes are available to them. Will they stay in a regular class Read more…
If I asked about the variety of things you do on your cell phone, we could probably talk for the rest of the day. Among all the crazy things you and it can do, did you know that it can tell you what music you’re listening to? Point it at Read more…
It was Easter morning so I passed out plastic eggs to the folks in my Sunday school class. Everyone opened them up and found a piece of candy – except one. “I’m the winner,” he quipped, brandishing his empty egg. We all laughed as we enjoyed some chocolate. “Even though Read more…
Dory went to another one of her “speech” contests. (These are not just speeches but all sorts of things – dramatic readings, poetry readings, even debate matches.) This was the district tournament, a necessary step to go to the state tournament. They had to rank in the top four in Read more…
Dory’s ballet troupe just ended a wonderful run of their interpretation of “Beauty and the Beast.” They did a terrific job, especially one certain young lady that I know. (Proud Dad moment.) It was a bittersweet time for her and us as this was probably the last performance for Dory Read more…
Daylight Savings Time is an interesting thing, isn’t it? The earth keeps spinning and the sun keeps right on rising and setting but we alter our perception of time. And it really messes up some of us. However, we have something to blame – the time change! I was really Read more…
Have you dried out yet? Oh my goodness! This rain has been crazy hasn’t it! There were a couple of days when my shoes were soaked through as I helped get kids into cars after school. Even my socks and feet were wet! In the midst of that 5 day Read more…
I surprised DaLee with the revelation of my volleyball background. Years ago when I worked at the bank, we had a volleyball team that played in a local rec league. It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed it. I don’t know how good a player I was. Most Read more…