Last night, Aaron, Truchen, and my friend Bongi (from S. Africa) came over to my place so we could all share a lil' Christmas dinner to...

Today was the last day of school before winter vacation!   Hallelujah!   Even someone like me, who loves teaching, needs a break from t...

I think introducing friends to great movies is one of life's greatest pleasures!  To anticipate their laughter as the funny parts are a...

Merry Chicrimas from one of my 3rd graders! Oh and for the record, this wasn't made in my class!  I would have made her erase it...

A couple days ago, I told Aaron that he could do whatever he wanted for his birthday, and that I would pick up the tab!  His response was a...