The Black Sheep

Is there a black sheep in every family?  Maybe it is you.  I talked to many people before writing this blog to get their perspective on what it means to be the black sheep of the family. Most sheep are born white and their wool is desirable.  When a black sheep is born to a … More The Black Sheep

Where’s My Trophy?

I am curious to know how you feel about giving children participation trophies in sports.   Are you for them or against them? This made me think about Sydney and Special Olympics.  She participates in basketball, bowling and soccer with her unified partner.  When she first started Special Olympics she didn’t understand the difference between … More Where’s My Trophy?

Is This Accurate?

After reading this quote, I admit I had to read it several times.  Is there any truth to what Temple Grandin wrote?  Do you agree or disagree? When I first started teaching a veteran teacher told me she was only a special education teacher because she was paid more.  Maybe she loved the children but … More Is This Accurate?

New Year , New You

When the clock strikes midnight on New Years Eve, I’m leaving a lot of things behind in 2016. And some people too.  I can’t take the same baggage that was weighing me down and stressing me out into 2017. Bye Felecia! One thing I realized was that some things didn’t work out for me in … More New Year , New You

We Are Reality TV

What are your favorite reality tv shows?  Don’t say you don’t have one either. I won’t judge you.  People tell me all the time we could be a reality tv show, or a lifetime movie.  I am beginning to think that maybe they are right. We have been on a journey and it has made … More We Are Reality TV