Normal or Not...A Game Over the past year I have spent a lot of time in waiting rooms, in hospital rooms, and in vehicles with various family members. During this time I learned a lot about my family members....I mean I thought I already knew practically everything about them but I was wrong! For example I realized that one of my brothers eats just like me...meaning that at a meal he eats all of one item before eating any of another item. I do the same thing...and I don't like my ... View the Post
How to Make a Harry Potter Magic Wand
How to Make a Harry Potter Magic Wand Last year I got the awesome experience to, once again, teach several periods of Reading Enrichment at my middle school. I love teaching reading almost as much as I love teaching art....and this magic wand project let me combine both subjects! One of the books that we read together as a class was Harry Potter so after our daily fluency drills, comprehension work, and phonemic awareness practice we spent some time creating our own magic ... View the Post
How to Make a Community Quilt
How to Make a Community Quilt I love my city. I love community projects. I love quilting. And, my position on our local arts board lets me combine the three in way that makes my heart sing. So, what is it that makes my heart sing? Aside from nachos, Dr Pepper, and evenings spent on the patio with my family...it is my ongoing community quilt project. This project started started during the Covid lockdown as a drive-thru quilt block pick up and evolved from there. Here's how ... View the Post
Sneak Peek at a New Play on Plaid PDF Quilt Pattern
Sneak Peek at a New Play on Plaid PDF Quilt Pattern Today I am excited to share a sneak peek of a new PDF quilt pattern that will be coming soon: The Play on Plaid PDF Quilt Pattern: I made this pattern so that I could have a quilt to take with me to Scotland. Yes, I take quilts with me on vacation. And yes I packed this quilt in my backpack across 4 different countries so I could take a picture of it on the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. And yes, I looked like a crazy person ... View the Post
School’s Out: One Teachers End of the Year Feelings
School's Out: One Teachers End of the Year Feelings....or....a better name for this post might be "If you have teacher friends, be nice to them, they probably aren't ok." I teach junior high....and school just let out for summer vacation. The Wednesday before school ended was "Yearbook Day". I spent the morning in final IEP meetings, signing yearbooks, and then it was time.... ...it was my turn. I was 1 of 5 teachers sacrificed to the dunk tank in the back parking ... View the Post
What is the Difference Between Ice Cream, Frozen Custard, Gelato, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet and Sherbet?
What is the Difference Between Ice Cream, Frozen Custard, Gelato, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet and Sherbet? Let's find out! Summer is on it's way which means: 'tis the season for frozen treats! And, not only do I love me some frozen treats but between all the stress and sadness at my home over the past year I've had more than my fair share of them...on the couch, late at night, after a long day at the hospital. But....don't feel bad...I have no regrets about my frozen dessert ... View the Post
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