There aren't many fictional books out there that have a main (or even secondary) character with my name. A quick online search didn't produce many options. There's Andrea in My Weird School children's series by Dan Gutman. Being a teacher, I've read a couple of the books. The main character in Karin Slaughter’s psychological thriller … Continue reading A Short Story about Andrea
Author: Andrea
The Kiss: A Poem for NaPoWriMo
As some of you might know, April is National Poetry Writing Month, also known as "NaPoWriMo." Some people try to write a poem every day, which is truly awesome! There are plenty of websites that give daily poem prompts for those who needs ideas or some writing direction. I don't have the time nor creativity … Continue reading The Kiss: A Poem for NaPoWriMo
2025 Book Challenge
Happy New Year to all of you readers, subscribers, and people who have just wandered in here by accident! If you're having a hard time deciding on a resolution for the new year, you're not alone. Spend less time on your phone? Exercise more? Drink more water? Take up a new hobby? It all can … Continue reading 2025 Book Challenge
Exploring the Hidden Charms of Nevada, Arizona, and Utah Deserts: A Family Adventure
When thinking about travel destinations, the deserts of Nevada, Arizona, and Utah are probably not at the top of your list. After all, they're hot, dry, and there's not as much to see or do. However, they are also highly underrated and often overlooked. My husband, kids, and I recently took a trip through some … Continue reading Exploring the Hidden Charms of Nevada, Arizona, and Utah Deserts: A Family Adventure
Summer Travel and Books: A Perfect Pairing
This blog has been going for over a decade, yet it was only quite recently that I had the idea of writing a fun post about two of my favorite things: travel and books. Summer is a great time for travel (and reading), so here we are. For a word nerd/book worm like me, who … Continue reading Summer Travel and Books: A Perfect Pairing
It’s Earth Day
Happy Earth Day, readers! This year's theme, according to the Earth Day website, is Planet vs. Plastics. "Live simply so that others may simply live." I had first heard that expression back in college. I'm pretty sure it was a women's study class. Those words changed the way I thought about our connection to the … Continue reading It’s Earth Day
World Poetry Day
Today is World Poetry Day! The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established this day back in 1999. To start things off right, here's a lovely quote about poetry from a well-admired poet: Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words. Robert Frost I don't claim … Continue reading World Poetry Day
More Confessions of My Mild Life
Hello readers! A number of years ago, I wrote this fun blog post about some true confessions of my mild life. It was a fun article, and today happens to be "True Confessions Day," so I thought maybe it was time to revisit the topic. Here are more true confessions of my mild life: I … Continue reading More Confessions of My Mild Life
It’s Leap Day!
🐸 Happy Leap Day, readers! 🗓️ Yes, it's that time again. There are so many interesting details and beliefs about today! Take a look at these: You can also find some more fun information here: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-leap-day-february-29 Earlier this month, my students and I celebrated the 100th day of school and Valentine's Day, so I'm not … Continue reading It’s Leap Day!
Pieces
The following quote is the focus for today's blog post. Something about it feels like a gentle poem or a piece of advice from an insightful friend. I saw the quote for the first time just the other day, but apparently it was penned six years ago. It's incredible to think that these words have … Continue reading Pieces
Moxie and Mishaps 