Author Archives: Frankie
All Talked Out
Pick a little, talk a little, pick a little, talk a littleCheep cheep cheep, talk a lot, pick a little morePick a little, talk a little, pick a little, talk a littleCheep cheep cheep, talk a lot, pick a little … Continue reading
A few joyful things…
The last two weekends have brought a good amount of snow to this Hoosier state. And, I’m glad for it. Oh I know that it won’t be but another week or two before I’m thoroughly over it, but when the … Continue reading
Marital Longevity
Imagine being married 79 years. You don’t hear of that too much. If my parents were still alive, January 20th of this year would have been their 79th. I ponder the good days and, well…not so good days in all … Continue reading
Grief
Loss, in the many ways it comes to us, causes us grief. I’ve been thinking a bit about what grief is lately. Into a life a little rain must fall. This describes my otherwise blessed life. The holidays brought new … Continue reading
The Joy Around Me
Several years ago, I read a wonderful little book called One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. It came at a particularly difficult time in my life when the negative in my world seemed to swarm around me, almost in a … Continue reading
Brain Friendly Strategies – a compilation from two favorite books
Brain Friendly Strategies from The Brain-Compatible Classroom by Laura Erlauer Foster Emotional Wellness Reduce stress Teach stress management techniques Create a sense of community Have clear expectations Make personal connections with students Address Body and Movement Water, temperature control, lighting, … Continue reading
Of Garage Sales and Living The Good Life
Along about January, I think I began talking about having a garage sale. If you know me, that doesn’t happen in this household very often. I hate them! But, I was getting desperate to deal with our growing piles of … Continue reading
Memorial Day 2015
In Indianapolis, they are running their 99th race. Folks are camping out this weekend lighting fires for the hotdogs and s’mores; many are enjoying family gatherings. It’s surely a nice weekend for all this. However, Memorial Day is a reverent … Continue reading
Part two to Mediate Like a Monk
As usual, I don’t think of these things until I get feedback. And with this topic – given that it has religious overtones, the feedback was back channel. So you think I’ve become a Buddhist, too, huh? Don’t worry. I … Continue reading
Meditate Like a Monk
Two months ago, I turned in my resignation from a job that I loved and hated at the same time. I enjoyed my Christmas break and the down time I knew that I could justify, but when school started again … Continue reading
Coaching Up 