I just sent out this tweet about 2012 being the year of the author when I realized how true that is. In the tweet, I mentioned four authors...Donalyn Miller, Patti Pigh, Penny Kittle, and Donna Cooner...and then I realized that's only the beginning!!! I met Gary Schmidt, Marc Tyler Nobleman, Ralph Fletcher, Gretchen Barnebei, Georgia Heard, Chris Lehmann, Barry Lane, Charles R. Smith, Melinda Long and
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Word of the Year 2013
In keeping with the last few years, I've decided to pick a new word of the year. of this is to guide me throughout the year. Resolutions do not work for me, but picking a word to focus me helps a lot! My words in past years include:
2009: mettle
2010: engage
2011: build
2012: embrace
My word for 2013 came to me pretty quickly. It wasn't one that I struggled over very much. The reason why I pick my word stays private and personal. There are certainly some obvious connotations, but there are just as many reasons that wouldn't be obvious to others. For the first time, my word is not a verb. That was a conscious choice. Without further adieu, my word for 2013 is...
2009: mettle
2010: engage
2011: build
2012: embrace
My word for 2013 came to me pretty quickly. It wasn't one that I struggled over very much. The reason why I pick my word stays private and personal. There are certainly some obvious connotations, but there are just as many reasons that wouldn't be obvious to others. For the first time, my word is not a verb. That was a conscious choice. Without further adieu, my word for 2013 is...
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
Grateful!
To celebrate the month of November, I'm going to take a picture a day and post about why I'm grateful. (I took four today to catch up!)
Grateful for new shoes! Colorful shoes make me happy!
Grateful for good friends. Leo's been there for me for the last nine years. I love him!
Grateful for the opportunity to help children around the world enjoy Christmas!
What's better than a comfy place to read and relax (especially with a good friend)!
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