Monthly Archives: October 2018

MIAGD: Make it a great day Folks are always asking me why I don’t enjoy the early stages of autumn with all the sweaters, pumpkin spice, football, fire pits… I don’t wear sweaters.  I’m so-so with pumpkin spice. I don’t … Continue reading →

I borrowed the “My Day” title for my blog posts from Eleanor Roosevelt’s daily columns and Thursday, October 11th, will be Mrs. Roosevelt’s 134th birthday. Eleanor Roosevelt is one of my heroes.  What a remarkable, inspiring lady. Today was a … Continue reading →

When I first moved to Dayton in 1990 I fell in love with the big blue clock that seemed to be wedged right next to the southbound lanes of I-75. Actually, there was plenty of room but it did look … Continue reading →

I had a copy of Mrs. Roosevelt’s book WHEN YOU GROW UP TO VOTE. This article Why Eleanor Roosevelt’s civics book for kids is making a comeback is interesting and I love the comments and recollections from her granddaughter, Susan Roosevelt Ireland.

MIAGD: Make it a great day I don’t know if I’m growing older to the point that I am sensitive to seasonal or weather changes or if the long days of teaching are grinding me to fatigue. This morning was … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day My Sunday student teaching line-up was on fire with productivity and literally washed me out for Monday morning research. 12:30 PM to 10:45 PM was nonstop teaching and the invigorating atmosphere was ecstatic. To … Continue reading →

Way way back many centuries ago Not long after the Bible began Jacob lived in the land of Canaan A fine example of a family man Jacob. Jacob and sons Depended on farming to earn their keep Jacob. Jacob and … Continue reading →

I’d never seen a stage production of one of my favorite movies, STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1989), and I was absolutely enthralled with Alter High School’s production. Quite often, if we’ve seen a movie adapted from a play prior to seeing the … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day I intended to spend all day at my desk to complete research but as the noon hour arrived with much more beautiful weather I began getting an itch to go explore something. I elected … Continue reading →

I don’t think the day could have been any better as it was a perfect Thursday! I spent the entire day researching from my desk, taking frequent breaks to play with the furry quartet.  Several documentaries played in the background … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day We have a dull looking sky hanging over the Miami Valley with on and off drizzles but there’s enough puppy-energy inside The Haasienda as Erma coaxes the three lazy dogs into some active play. … Continue reading →

With students heading to Muse Machine’s final callbacks I realized I would have a free evening after 6:45 PM so I contacted my friend Debbie McCutcheon to see if she’d want to join me at La Pinata in Centerville since … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day I went to bed at midnight and believe I slept rather well; however, this morning’s weight of tiredness says otherwise. I’ve been up since 7:00 AM and the only task accomplished is feeding the … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day The long Sunday teaching was filled with enthusiastic musicians and actors that went long into the night and today I am a bit drained. The day is beautiful as can be and expected to … Continue reading →