We all have the huge responsibility of modeling behavior for our students. Your kids are watching you. They see how you treat others, how you talk about "other" types of people, and who you are supporting.

Drum corps is still drum corps.  You can put them in costumes and add electronics or giant set pieces but it's still the same activity we remember and loved.  And LOVE.

I love crepe myrtles, and our new house has one right in front of the window to our library at Phantom History House. We moved into our house in September and the crepe myrtle in the front yard had finished blooming by that time.  So I'm waiting to see what color it is!

I screamed out loud at the scary cartoon snake three different times in the episode.  Steve found this wildly entertaining, of course.

I have been reminded of the great joy and renewal that comes from tending to my garden. After months of diligent work remodeling the inside of our new Bed and Breakfast, Phantom History House, now we turn to the outside of the house.

One of my best friends is a photographer on Main Street at the Magic Kingdom. He has the fun job of interacting with guests and capturing very special photographs of their trip.

If you're looking for advice on how to stay healthy, active, and happy as you get older, I have good news for you.  The best thing you can do is very simple: Keep Moving.

Lately I find myself asking "Where are the adults?"  We are in a moment where the grown ups need to step up and speak out.

Our activity can be one of delayed gratification. It can still be a challenge to keep one's momentum and enthusiasm as the long grind of the season and the hard work of the teaching goes on and on.

Steve and I finally got around to watching "Disenchanted" on Disney Plus.  The big "Eleven O'Clock" number in the movie is "Love Power" which is sung to perfection by Idina Menzel.  At the climax of the story, her character reminds us that memories and the love connected to them are more powerful than the fear that is all around us.  This was a message that really resonated with me right now.