Why do I blog?
Frame by: http://onceuponaportable.blogspot.com/ I blog because I have a story of which to make others aware. I blog because I have a poem that I want to share. I blog because of a speechy idea…
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Pain-I-Am
A poem in honor of Professor X, inspired by Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham. I-am-pain. Pain-I-am. That Pain-I-am That awful pain! I do not like Its horrid drain. Do you like Relentless pain? I…
Educational funding, where can you be?
(to the tune of Chim Chim Cher-Ee) Educational funding, where can you be? Our kids aren’t so lucky, nothing comes free. Educational funding, what will we do? The classrooms are bursting, at almost 32. And…
Fortunately, Unfortunately
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Today’s post was inspired by the classic (and highly adaptable) book Fortunately, by Remy Charlip. I’ve considered buying the book for my classroom for several years. And…
Dr. Seuss Day Poem
re-posted from last year: Do you search all day for moose? Or spend time pursuing fame? Instead, try playing Dr. Seuss Seussville is sure to have your game. Are you looking for a laugh Or…
Tiny Light
When a tiny flame goes out, the world is not as bright. And you know in your heart that the earth’s just not right. The light may not have spoken or walked on two feet,…
Gift for me. (tee hee!)
Deck the halls with forts and clutter. Fa-la-la-la-la. La, la, la, la. Tis the season to drive nuts the muh’der. Fa-la-la-la-la. La, la, la, la. Mommy needs a special treat. Fa-la-la-la-la-la. La, la, la. Red…
12 Days of Rethinking Christmas
Re-post from last year. But hey, a girl can be proud of a great post, right? On the first day of Christmas my true love said, “Think Globally.” ‘Cause Christmas is more than stuff under…
There’s a hole…
There’s a dozen rat holes in the yard, dear Liza, dear Liza. There’s a dozen rat holes in the yard, dear Liza A dozen holes.Then fill them dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry Then fill…
Turned
I am an Ivy League Grad turned Special Educator. I am a prep school student turned couponer extraordinaire. I am an athlete turned caregiver. I am a healthy daughter turned adoptive mother. I am…
New Wheels
New wheels should bring excitement Victory! To be free! A timely rite of passage Trikes, Bikes, Jeep Cherokee. Our new wheels reflect sorrow Reminders of life’s woe. Craigslist reluctant shopping They didn’t cost much dough….
Twas the Night Before First Work
‘Twas the night before first work And the temp cool and nice Not a creature was stirring ‘Cept two little mice? My lunch was all packed In the kitchen with care Knowing 5:40am Too soon…
POOF!
Or should I say Puff??? Poof! The Super Woman vanished from the net And frolicked in the summer sun, watching her children get wet, “Vacationing” Super Woman became her kids’ chauffeur, Driving to swimming, camps…
My Shadow
My shadow documents a time When the sun shone upon my back. This one is from 2 weeks ago It hides the things I lack. My shadow shows who I am It shows me tall…