Many of you have shown an interest in beginning a journey to a healthier life. I applaud you! I must, however, be completely honest about what you may encounter. In the first three weeks of this journey, when you cannot have more than 20 carbs a day, no one and nothing with be safe from… Continue reading Full Disclosure: Detoxing from Carbs Can Be Dangerous to Everyone Else’s Health
My Cup Runneth Over
It has been almost one full year since I began eating differently to try to manage my energy level. It was the first time I didn't try to eat differently to lose weight, but to actually feel better. The weight loss has been a nice side effect, but it wasn't the goal when I began.… Continue reading My Cup Runneth Over
A Thing of Beauty
Isn't it pretty? I just love looking at it in all its color-coded glory. What you are looking at is every SE from the TEKS for 7th grade ELA laid out and put in order for the year. Yep, I'm that girl. Give me some butcher paper and post-its, and I'll make you the prettiest… Continue reading A Thing of Beauty
The Long, Weary Walk
It's that time of year. There are no more holiday breaks. There are no more long weekends. There is only the long, weary walk of every teacher trying to make it to the last day of school. We must endure the testing, the field trips, the play days, and the rambunctious apathy of students that… Continue reading The Long, Weary Walk
You should never tell anyone…
...that you can sew. Seriously. My friend Christa can probably attest to this better than I can because she is actually a bona fide seamstress. I can just sew straight lines pretty well. Curtains, pillows, that kind of thing. Even so, this is becoming a lost art, people. So when someone finds out you can… Continue reading You should never tell anyone…