Yes, I am really hiding from my children in my closet. Syd has been up since 2:30 am. The positive is that today I work from 12:30-8:00 for Meet The Teacher Night. That gives me some extra time to regroup. We had a “to do” list of things that needed to be done before noon … More Just One Of Those Days
Stress is everywhere. It is on your job, in your home, finances, and in relationships. Do you think that it is possible to live a stress free life? My answer five years ago would have been “Hell no”. Now I would have to disagree with that and say that it is possible. The power is in … More Tips for Living A Stress Free Life
The scariest thing to think about is starting over. When your life changes suddenly due to a death of a loved one, divorce, illness, or a loss of a job your world begins to shift. It is a scary feeling to be out of your comfort zone. Don’t think of it as punishment. Look at … More Say Hello To Your New Beginning
When you first think that it is time to declutter, what comes to mind? Is it your basement or a closet? Your junk drawer or the the garage? Is it the stack of papers in your office? I think we all have to hit our breaking point before we can declutter things in our … More The Time Has Come To Declutter
When I was younger I heard my mother say to people, “Have faith like a mustard seed” and “Faith can move mountains, everything will work out.” It wasn’t until I was older that I realized that she was quoting scriptures from The Bible. But I still needed her to explain what she meant by those … More Faith Like A Mustard Seed
In my head I knew that panic attacks would never happen to me. But I was wrong. The definition of a panic attack is a sudden feeling of acute disabling anxiety. These can’t possibly be panic attacks that I am experiencing. You see I am too strong for that. Well I was wrong again. … More Was That A Panic Attack?
What better way to get prepared for school then to recall some of the best things that my students have asked me over the years. Keep in mind that I have been teaching for a long time and most of these questions are from my teaching career in Michigan. But my top three are from … More Questions For Ms.Copher
This blog isn’t only for the single mothers. It is for all moms, grandmothers, aunts, and anyone who plays a role in raising children as we head back to school. The demands of working full time and taking care of home can be overwhelming. Being a stay at home mom is also an overwhelming job … More Mommy Dearest
The Olympic Games have been such a joy to watch. Michael Phelps is beyond amazing. He has had such a blessed career. What a way to retire in Rio. Then there is Sarah Robles who won the first weightlifting medal for the USA since 2000. Katie Ledecky and Rafaela Silva have also become some of … More Sounds of Blackness
Let’s do a quick recap from my season finale My First Date. I was going to drag this out and tell you about the 29-year-old that was stalking me on Match, or the 40-year-old man and his love of cats. But I realize that it is best to let these things just stay in the … More What A Man! What A Man!
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