Cassy's post on Reach for More called Dedication and dehydration hit home with me.  I am already falling into the old pattern of not drinking enough water.  I developed a serious case of kidney stones when I was a classroom teacher.  The x-ray of my kidneys looked like a snow storm.  I actually taught most of the day with a ...

I will probably not be able to move tomorrow.  Today I went to the gym and tried both hands at boxing.  Believe me, it's much harder than it looks.  My dad used to spend Friday nights in front of the television watching boxing.  He would jump up and look like he was in the ring himself.  As a kid, I always wondered what ...

Take time for yourself and your family.  Looking back over the years, I have no regrets about choosing to become a teacher.  There were some unbelievable moments.  What I do regret are the times I let my job take over my life and failed to find a healthy balance. Remember that your health is important.  Don't put off all of ...

Or is it?  Does anyone know why apples are associated with teachers?  At least we're not connected to the donut.  Can you imagine what our teacher vests and sweaters would look like?  What if the banana had been the chosen fruit?  What if kids brought cauliflower to teachers?  The possibilities are ...