My gag order is lifted I no longer have to live in the conspiracy theory that I blindly entered into seven years ago after making the difficult decision to resign. When I entered the education system as an educator, I didn’t know I had to conceal the truth. Did anyone tell me that directly? Of course not, but […]

Is You Hearing or Is You Listening to Your Spouse?
July 12, 2016

Is you hearing or is you listening to your spouse?  Is there a difference between the two?  Yes, a big difference.  Think back to the last argument you had with your spouse, if you’re anything like me, I’m sure you’ve said the infamous words, “I HEAR YOU!”  Of course, this means just that, I hear […]

What is the good pain?  The good pain is that pain that’s needed to make progress. You know, the pain you feel after you complete your workout.  That good muscle soreness that makes you feel like you’re fine all of a sudden.  Like your muscles are bulging just a tad bit more.  Don’t act like […]

Fragile…Handle With Care
March 27, 2016

The door bell rings and the FedEx delivery guy brings you a package labeled, “Fragile…Handle With Care.”  As you sign for the package, you gently take the box from the FedEx guy, place the box on the table, and proceed to open the box anxiously, yet excitedly, anticipating the box’s contents. from Getty Images When […]

Now that the Formation controversy has wound down, I’d like to declutter my mind on this once hot topic.  I was just in disbelief that this one performance sent some people running scared .  If that’s what one Superbowl performance can do to some, then surely those people ought to be able to empathize (not […]

My Children, My Inspiration
February 6, 2016

You never know what goes on in the minds of your children even if you have a close relationship with them.  I talk to my kids all the time about everything … so I thought.  It wasn’t until my daughter came to me with an assignment in which she had to write a memoir, that […]