Tag: Inspiration

The Teacher I Never Forgot

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Some people leave footprints on our hearts long after we leave their classrooms, fields, libraries, or quiet places of guidance. A teacher, coach, librarian, or mentor can shape us in ways they may never fully realize not only through lessons, books, or practice, but through patience, encouragement, high expectations, and belief in who we could become. This week, I invite you to write about someone who left a mark on your life. What did they teach you beyond the lesson plan? How did they encourage, challenge, or inspire you? Please share your story through the link, and I would be honored to feature it on my blog as part of our growing collection of family memories and life stories.

The Year My Mom Cancelled Christmas

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Sadly, my sisters were blind to her presence. They were too busy going for blood. Both my mom and I were just about to jump in and stop the brawl when—CRASH!—my sisters “took down” the Christmas tree.

Ornaments were catapulted through the air, exploding on impact. POP! POP! POP! My sisters were sprawled in the artificial tree, its “trunk” snapped by their combined weight.

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A New Beginning

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A new beginning and starting over can refresh and invigorate our lives.  Sometimes these moments transpire out of nowhere and can leave us feeling frustrated, frightened or alone.  Good or bad, change occurs often in our lives.  Share a time when your life changed, or share a time when an ancestor’s life went through a transition. Continue reading “A New Beginning” →

Summer Traditions

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During the lazy days of summer, what were your favorite summer traditions?  Did you head for the beach or take a family vacation?  Did you laze by the pool?  Maybe you would head to your favorite fishing spot or camp in the great outdoors.  Whatever your summer quest may have been, do not forget to share your stories.  Just upload in the comments section.  Happy writing!

My Favorite Problem Child

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Three years ago, I had a little spitfire that entered into my sixth-grade class, and she was a teacher’s worst nightmare. Amelia had an infectious smile that was somewhat crooked in nature, for it veered off at awkward angles. When she was about to be naughty, her eyes would gleam, and she would give that crooked little smile. It was like a beacon to those around her that Amelia was about to rock someone’s world, and not for the better. That glimmer in her eye warned others to take a step or two in the opposite direction because one never quite knew what she was going to do next. Continue reading “My Favorite Problem Child” →

The Sunshine Blogger Award

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Yesterday after a long day at work, I found the most unexpected and amazing surprise waiting for me on my blog. A dear fellow blogger nominated me for The Sunshine Blogger Award! My Daisy Daze left me a sweet message to let me know about her kind-hearted nomination, and she delivered some encouraging words about my stories.

Please check out her site, My Daisy Daze, and read her creative thoughts on life and living, her crazy, fun-filled poetry, and her words of wisdom and inspiration that she shares with her friends and followers. Continue reading “The Sunshine Blogger Award” →