There are 92 days until Christmas…
On 2023-09-24 by PamHow many of you have had a recent conversation about how time flies? When I was a principal and I asked staff what support they needed, they always said MORE TIME! We are always wishing for time to move faster (say, when we are waiting for a call from the doctor or for someone to
Tis the Season….
On 2023-09-20 by PamEvery year at this time,, we start thinking about Autumn and with that, comes “the bringing in of the plants”. My house does look like a bit of a jungle through the Fall and Winter and Spring…but, when the 24th of May arrives, they all go back outside, around the pool for the summer –
Is the weather getting cooler? Keep crocheting…
On 2023-09-18 by PamI have now entered the “winter” section of my dishcloth book and I am now crocheting some penguins. These were fun to do…adding the eyes and beaks and feet and sewing on the eyes. The winter section includes snowmen, reindeer, snowflakes and lots of other Christmas dishcloths. I have completed 37 out of the 52
Back to School 2023
On 2023-09-14 by PamEpisode 96 with my friend and retired principal, Rita DeLuca-Gates
Mango Chicken Curry
On 2023-09-13 by PamI can’t believe that I haven’t shared this recipe before – it is THE BEST meal – make a bit of rice and serve. Tomatoes were my own addition because I had fresh tomatoes in the garden just waiting to be picked and added. You can sprinkle a little cilantro on it when serving. You
Your job is to stay curious…
On 2023-09-11 by PamCuriousity seems to be the current “buzz word” of the day…stay curious, ask questions, avoid “telling” people what to do, rather listen and continue to probe. Give choices and ownership and your team/family will be more effective because you will have individuals who are engaged and not just sitting back waiting for you to do
Still crocheting DISHCLOTHS….
On 2023-09-09 by PamI started working my way through “A Year of Dishcloths” and, anyone who knows me, knows that once I start something (a book, a project, a plan of any kind), I do not stop so, I continue to make dishcloths. This time, it was all about using up scraps – the actual pattern was completely
THANK YOU TO MY GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE SPONSORS FOR 2023
On 2023-09-03 by PamAs an educator for over 30 years, the welfare of children has always been a top priority. There are many ways to support kids and I have chosen THE GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE for the SickKids Foundation. It always happens in August and it is great to push myself to ride for this very worthy cause.
August Book List 2023
On 2023-09-01 by PamI have now read 110 out of the `150 books on my reading challenge. That leaves 40 books left until December 31st….there are 122 days left this year…so, that is about 10 books per month. I think that is very doable for me so, maybe, I will even go over…who knows. This month, I am
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