Kathy's Blog (5)

Okay, I'm just curious how many of you believe in soulmates. You know the belief that there is one and only one person in this world that you are divinely meant to be with forever. One person with whom you could connect completely. I used to think it could possibly be true, but I don't think I believe in it at all anymore. Just wondering what all of you think... Thanks for sharing your opinions. Continue

I haven't blogged in quite a while...very busy with life. But the other day, something happened at school that gave me pause to think. It was the day after President Obama's inaugaration. And two days after Martin Luther King, Jr Day. After school, one of my African-American students (age 12) was imitating Martin Luther King's "I have a dream speech...", as we had watched excerpts of the speech the Friday before the holiday. Well, I struck up a conversation with the student about dreams and how… Continue

This is my 15th year to teach either 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in a medium size schools. I have seen a lot, heard a lot and done a lot in those years. At 5' 2", I've still never been intimidated to break up fights between boys twice my size or between girls who could fight like cats. Along with pre-algebra, geometry, statistics, and general problem solving, I also taught them about respect for others, making good choices, and how to be a better person. At least I tried to do so. Today I witnessed… Continue

What are you supposed to do when one section of lights on your 3-year-old pre-lit Christmas tree goes out and all of the bulbs/fuses check out to be fine (so it must be in the wiring)?!??!! Run out and spend a few hundred on a new Christmas tree?!? AAUUUUGGGGGHHHHH!!! Well, I did not because at 7:00 on Saturday night with 2 children begging to decorate the tree I did the only thing I could do...spun that 8ft. tree around and put those dead lights to the wall. And if anybody notices and says some… Continue

It is 11 o'clock on Wednesday night. I should be asleep. Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Thanksgiving was always my favorite holiday. Its purpose just seemed so simple...gather with those you love and give thanks for all that you have been blessed with in life. My family used to eat food all day, have "42" tournaments, and always watch the Cowboys play. It was so much fun. I looked forward to that day all year. Thanksgiving 2004 was the last time we had that much fun on Thanksgiving. My father became… Continue