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I’m on spring break this week, and I should stay the heck off social media. My students are all over the world, some of my colleagues are all over the place, and a number of people are at the bea...

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I was completely unable to sleep last night. Couldn’t get comfortable, no matter what I tried. So Bill and I were both nauseatingly tired when we got up for the Easter sunrise service. Ugh. When ...

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Our oldest grandson Owen has his learner’s permit now, and today he drove ME home from school! He did a great job, but I was still nervous. I think of him as my baby, so it was so strange. He was...

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I’m so excited! Tomorrow night is a big fundraiser auction for our school, and we’re having at a posh hotel. They also offered a deal on the rooms if you attend the auction. Since Tuesday is our ...

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My sweet Owen got his learner’s permit yesterday. Can’t believe our oldest grandson is old enough to drive now! I just pray for his safety. He is a careful person, but I do worry about the other ...

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Prosebox seems to be having some issues lately (reminds of when Open Diary was starting to go downhill, and now nobody seems to be posting. Would love to hear from someone!

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Feeling a little old and overlooked. Found out that one of the other teachers who was hired after me is being sent for special training this summer. I have longed to have it, but I guess they thi...

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So, we got about 8 inches of snow here and had a day off from school. We’ll also be off tomorrow, which is great! I love our students, but a little time away lets me refresh and be ready to go at...

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This was not a New Year’s resolution, more like one that’s been building for awhile. I REALLY need to get more organized. I realize I’m not getting any younger, and I don’t want to leave my kids ...

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We had a really nice Christmas and New Year celebration. I wasn’t sure at first, because I was very sick as soon as school ended, and I had that week before to do stuff that needed doing. Ha! I m...

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Our sweet granddaughter Caroline won the school spelling bee on Friday. She’s 8 and in the third grade. I was so excited that I was able to leave my classroom long enough to see the action. Carol...

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I know I’ve been seriously slacking here. Very, very busy. Right now I feel very stressed about not being more ahead of the game on Christmas preparations. We don’t go big on Christmas gifts or a...

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We had great joy this weekend when we went back to our historic church in Virginia to celebrate its 300th anniversary. What a wonderful time! So many historical displays, such good food, wonderfu...

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There’s never a dull moment when you teach small children! Today we had a busy one! First, we went to the library, and just as we arrived, one of our students said he had pooped. So the other tea...

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For the last 2 or 3 weeks, my back has been hurting a lot, and it has made my neck hurt, as well. I finally had to see the doctor this afternoon. He gave me some medications to relax the muscles ...

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Our son and his wife live in Rhode Island, which seems like worlds away from NC. They were here for a few days, and I LOVED seeing them. My heart is full now and aching to see them again SOON.

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Tomorrow is the first day of teacher work days before school starts. We have a new Head of School, so it’s making me a little nervous. I’ve met him and like him a lot, but I have yet to learn how...

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I have been a long time writing, and I wanted to write about my mission trip, but it’s been hard to put into words. I still can’t really describe it, but I want to put down a few words. This was ...

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Bill and I leave in the morning with 4 youth from our church. We’re heading to western North Carolina for a mission trip this week. We’ll be doing home repairs, painting, yard work, cleaning, thi...

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We’re taking Owen to the beach for the weekend! Can’t wait to hit the road tomorrow! The other two will get their trips soon, too. We like to take each grandchild for a weekend trip alone so they...

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Bill and I just came home today from spending the week with the grandchildren. Our daughter and son in-law were away, so we got to hang with the sweeties! Their church was having Vacation Bible ...

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Bill and I took grandson Owen out to a fancy dinner tonight to celebrate his new status as an upcoming 9th grader! We had a wonderful dinner and such a good time talking to Owen. He’s gotten so m...

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No time to write really, but just wanted to say hello. This is teacher work week, and then my summer break really begins. Can’t wait! This week is filled with a few conferences, staff meetings, P...

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Yay! We have a 3-day weekend! I love my job, but a break is great, especially this close to the end of the school year. The kids get crazy about now, so a little refreshing break is good. smiles ...

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Owen and I walked in Relay For Life last night, and it was so emotional for me. Bill was with us, too, and he walked the caregiver lap with us. I also had invited one of the moms in my class who ...

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