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‘Mrs.’ is the formal way to address women who are married, or who were married at one time and are now widowed or divorced. ‘Miss’ is used when addressing girls and young, unmarried women. You should use ‘Ms.’ when unsure of a woman’s marital status or if she is unmarried and prefers to be addressed…

Back in the 1970s, when I was a teenager, there was a book written by Ram Das entitled Be Here Now. When I heard that title it made me giggle. Where else would I be but right here?  Now that I am no longer that naive teenager and instead, a full grown adult, that statement,…

Just about everyday, I get a text from a friend who says, “I am praying for you today.”  The other day, just out of curiosity, I texted her back and asked, “What exactly do you pray for me?” She answered, “Wisdom with students, staff and parents. Courage to move forward in teaching in your own…

Recently, I had an encounter with another mad mother. This time though, the conversation did not go well. Let me rephrase that. There was no conversation. Instead, imagine yourself up against a wall and someone turning on a fire hose aimed solely at you. It takes every ounce of your energy just to stay upright…