I started teaching in the late 60s. Students had the core subjects (English, social studies, science and math) when I first started. Electives were band and chorus. More >>

"No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks." More >>

My son had some rocky times as a teenager, but that did not prevent us from having a close relationship. I think a big part of the problem was my ex-husband, who deserted us when he was four, returned ten years later and constantly told our son that I was too strict. More >>

I just heard a caller talk about not able to control their eating habits... Currently I am on a journey to lose 190 lbs after 23 years of nothing more than terrible choices! More >>

I hear you talking about putting kids in martial arts... so I decided to put my almost 4-year-old boy into 'Kendo.' Today was his first class. More >>

I am really ticked off that so many experts, shrinks, religious leaders, and medical doctors say that if you've been wronged, regardless of how severely, you must forgive the person who wronged you or you are considered a bad person who will never heal. More >>

We have historically had a good marriage; however, over 3 years, I had 3 brain surgeries for a rare neurological disorder. I had to really go into myself to heal and unfortunately I did not see how lonely and terrified my husband had become. More >>

Here is a list of the top ten things students around the world said they remembered and loved most about their mothers. More >>

I just wanted you to know that I used your blog "What Makes Someone A Hero?" in my freshman composition classes that I teach. It was a great example of persuasion, had a strong thesis, knockout examples... More >>

...Where my boys are level-headed and introverted, my daughter is a social butterfly and has always loved to be the center of attention. Drama is just a way of life with her, although I am trying to teach lessons that will allow that passion to work for her, instead of against her. More >>