Category Archives: Fantastic Friday

Each Friday, I post something to celebrate–we could all use a bit more good news and positive vibes in the world. Today I’m helping fellow author Melissa Eskue Ousley celebrate the launch of her new book, The Sower Comes. She’s invited … Continue reading →

Every 2 years or so, I grow my hair halfway down my back, and then at the end of the school year I chop it off and donate it. Here’s a picture of me on the last day of school, … Continue reading →

Several months ago, my husband and I were sitting at home one evening, and a guilty look of panic came over his face. “I almost forgot,” he said. “We’re having a potluck at work tomorrow, and I said I’d bring … Continue reading →

It’s midway through the year, late enough that the novelty of “weight loss” and “fitness” resolutions has worn off. For those of you who stuck to it—great! And keep it up! For those of you who didn’t, I’m writing this … Continue reading →

It’s spirit week at my school, meaning the students dress up as a theme each day. Wednesday was “zoo day,” and as a teacher balancing end-of-year projects, standardized testing, makeup work, and end-of-year “excitement,” I feel some days like a … Continue reading →

In The Kite Runner, protagonist Amir’s mother dies during childbirth in pre-war-torn Afghanistan. With the one-sided perspective of his father (physical strength! business prowess!), Amir’s childhood has the potential to be nightmarish. But Amir finds the role of “mother” filled … Continue reading →

Excuse me while I wax literary today. We just finished reading The Stranger in class, and one of our discussions steered itself toward whether Camus should be considered an optimist or a pessimist. Camus wrote as an absurdist (often considered … Continue reading →