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“Because when you stop and look around this life is pretty amazing.” Thank you Frank Capra for this simple reminder that life is amazing...

How many times have you said Someday I am going to take up a new hobby? Someday I am going to travel? Well, in the Iler home we have a...

I work with a colleague who repeats this mantra daily “Expect the Unexpected and Live in a State of Wonder.” She is continually positive,...

My younger daughter recently asked if there was a way to send her idea to a movie company. She said she had a great idea and wanted...

My daughter recently had the spelling word “awestruck.” She asked me the meaning of the word and I tried to explain it to the best of my...

“That thing you do, after your day job, in your free time, too early in the morning, too late at night. That thing you read about, write...

I firmly believe each one of us can do anything, but it’s not always going to be easy. Craft, skill, even challenges take time to...

It’s okay to say no. . . know your limitations Why are you sitting on the couch? Why are you in the rocking chair? You don’t ever sit...

From the time I was 4 years old, I participated in dance classes. Ballet, tap, jazz, it was a hobby that allowed me to express myself. ...

* Kiara- 5 years ago, German shepherd puppy, not part of the plan * Buying the house- December 5, 2018- not part of the plan * Starting a...

William Shakespeare said, “The eyes are the window to your soul.” Lately, I have paid a lot more attention to people’s eyes. While...

Do you believe? Do you not believe? These are questions that circulate around the classroom about Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, Kris...

Two years ago, December 5th, 2018- the anniversary of us purchasing this old home! Most of the plants were overgrown or barely alive when...

As an adult, as a parent, as a teacher for 20 years, I have found that I have been dating myself lately, talking about how different...

I grew up with quite a bit of anticipation in my life. The holidays were big, the countdown to our birthdays were exciting, graduation...

This past weekend as I looked for my quiet space to write, it took me almost 6 different spots to find a good fit to quiet my mind....