At the beginning of this year, I made it a goal to be more aware of what there is to be grateful for in my life. I am also trying to have a more "half cup full" mentality. During...
Someone asked me recently if I had always wanted a big family. I quickly answered, "Yes!"
I wasn't raised in a large family, but growing up, I baby-sat for several families with four or more kids. All the neighborhood kids...
On November 10th, 2017 I attended a Digital Literacy Conference which addressed concerns about the powerful effect of the Media and Digital Technology on our youth. The following is a continuation of two former posts: Media’s Influence on Youth...
When my first daughter was born, the labor and delivery were not at all what we were expecting. A long labor--turned c-section--wasn’t really the delivery I was hoping for, but we got our baby girl in the end, so...
I am not for sure how it happened, but I now have a child old enough to learn to drive. If you have a little one and think, I don't need to worry about this,--be careful--you blink and they...
Last month, beloved fans and National Public Television celebrated 50 years of Mister Rogers Neighborhood. I don’t know about you, but I grew up watching Mr. Rogers and found comfort in his quiet demeanor and the imaginative Neighborhood of...
On November 10th of 2017, I attended a Digital Literacy Conference which addressed concerns about the powerful effect of the Media and Digital Technology on our youth. The following is a continuation of a former post entitled Media’s Influence...
As a high school teacher for 30 years, I witnessed how my students’ attention and learning was impacted positively and negatively by advances in digital technology. Now, as a grandmother, I find myself wanting to learn more about media’s...
Confessions of a perfectionist.
Actually, I don’t at all consider myself a perfectionist. I’m totally imperfect. It’s sort of my thing. Did you ever know someone who was just amazing at something? Me too...I know lots of people like this;...
There are many reasons why we need diverse books. Diverse books empower, support, normalize, and most importantly give a platform for everyone’s stories to be told.
In + Around Omaha
What Restaurants are Open in Omaha on Christmas Day
Don't feel like cooking a big meal on Christmas day? There's no shame in going out to eat on Christmas day. This year, let...
