Author Archives: Taylor

I have mentioned before that this year in class, I have a little English Language Learner guy.  He makes my world go round. Yesterday, I was working with him in reading groups and feeling like the World’s Most Ineffective Teacher.  … Continue reading →

Anyone who might know my mother in real life knows she is obsessed with Christmas decorating. She starts around the end of October and it is this giant production and I will never understand it for all of the days … Continue reading →

The boys purchased their sisters’old iPhones.  They are using them more as iPods or tablets and will not yet have phone service on them.  They also knew that they were NOT allowed to have ANY social media. This isn´t my … Continue reading →

David, laying on the bed, sticking his legs straight up in the air:  Quick.  Tell me if one of my ankles looks swollen. Me:  Yes.  That one. David:  Ok. Then he gets up and walks away. ? Me:  Well.  Are … Continue reading →

We just recently went in on 2 acres of river property for camping with a bunch of family members. Apparently we are THAT serious about camping. It was decided that Saturday would be a work day. Here’s what I was … Continue reading →

The other day, while teaching yet another fabulous lesson, one of my students shouted out, “Mrs. M! Your hands are shaking! Just like an old person’s hands!” So that was fun. *** Teens. How am I old enough to have … Continue reading →

Every night, I try to go to bed between 8 and 9pm, if I am home in time.  I like to clean the kitchen and tidy the living room.  Counters are wiped, the table is shiny, life is good. Then.  … Continue reading →

We have two cats here on our property.  One is Mama Kitty and the other is Norma Jean Riley.  For all my life, I wanted to name an animal Norma Jean Riley, and I finally remembered!  I decided to keep … Continue reading →