Today I am thankful that we now begin Thanksgiving break... sort of. Lilli doesn't have school for the next week. I have to work Monday and Tuesday because it is parent/teacher conferences. I am thankful that I got to go on a mom/daughter date with Lilli to see the new Frozen movie. I am thankful… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 355
Month: November 2019
A Boyack November to Remember
Wow! It's hard to believe that we are nearly to the end of November! We are keeping so busy that time is flying by. So far in the month of November we have supported Lilli and her choirs at the Fall Cabaret. This is a fund raiser for the parent support group for the performing… Continue reading A Boyack November to Remember
Theatre MATTERS in EDUCATION
Today I used theatre to reach kids in crisis. Today I used theatre to help kids suffering from PTSD. Today I used theatre to help kids from broken homes. Today I used theatre to help kids in despite need of help and a listening ear. Today I used theatre to help kids longing for a… Continue reading Theatre MATTERS in EDUCATION
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 354
I've been doing my best to express thanks for 354 days now. I have changed. I don't have more stuff, but I do have a more meaningful day everyday. I did get a raise. I gained courage. My testimony grew in leaps and bounds. Today I am grateful for a few moments to listen to… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 354
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 353
Amen! Today I am thankful for soup. I am thankful for a good day at work. I am thankful so for family. I am thankful for good friends. I am thankful for the sunny weather so my class could paint outside... and I am thankful that they didn't get any paint on my truck. LOL.… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 353
A Warrior Can Focus on the Good
I have no idea what this website is, but I love this image. The older I get the more I realize that our thoughts create our reality. We can truly create pretty much anything in our lives if we believe in it... really believe in it. Okay... it's easier said than done. It doesn't happen… Continue reading A Warrior Can Focus on the Good
Kindness Begins With Understanding
I saw this quote and couldn't help but share it. Oh if we could all remember that everybody struggles. Everyone has bad days. Everyone has worries. Everyone feels alone... at least from time time. The only remedy to recognize this truth and then to act with kindness - not only because helping others help to… Continue reading Kindness Begins With Understanding
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 352
I usually dislike my birthday. I start the day and by the end it isn't what I thought it was going to be. Today was a little different. I had to be out the door by 7am because that was when Lilli needed to head to school and Hannah had to have my car for… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 352
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 351
Today I am grateful that Jeff helped me to get the sound shell up after my 7th period class ditched me. I am grateful John got me back to the school and helped me get my sound stuff out for the elementary school concert in the morning. I am thankful for the pot of minestrone… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 351
Can I Eat Like a Buddhist?
I've been thinking about how I can get my rear in gear and get back into the habit of tracking my meals and help. I have also been reading a little about the diets of practicing Buddhist and Hindu. There is a little of what I have learned that can assist me in my efforts… Continue reading Can I Eat Like a Buddhist?
