Education, Inspiration, Ovarian cancer, Positivity, Gratitude, and Hope

What Would Lucille Ball Do?

What's that quote...something about only regretting the things you don't do? Let's go with a quote from Lucille Ball, who said, "I'd rather regret the things I have done than the things I haven't." Four years ago today my mom died. She wasn't even Irish, yet she passed away on St. Patrick's Day. We were… Continue reading What Would Lucille Ball Do?

Choice Theory, Education, Positivity, Gratitude, and Hope, Reality Therapy

So I Am Having a Bad Hair Day?

I tried out quite a few different types of jobs after high school as I figured what I didn't want to be when I grew up. Before I discovered that I am a teacher, I tried my hand at being a bank teller. I had fun at that job because of the people I worked… Continue reading So I Am Having a Bad Hair Day?

Communication and Being Connected, confrontation, Education, Inspiration

3 Easy Steps to Calm Confrontation

Someone is heading for me…I can tell because of the squinted eyes that are locked on me. I see a gait that is determined and quickened. Is there smoke coming out of their ears? Uh oh, what do I do… Have you been there?  I certainly have…in my personal life and in my professional life.… Continue reading 3 Easy Steps to Calm Confrontation