For me, reading tutoring has been such a delightful experience. I came into this service space already possessing a love for reading, a love for education, a love for learning, a love for children, and a love for helping children in their learning processes. Nothing had to be manufactured or inspired. It was already there. … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 2
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Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 1
Well, I'm excited to kick off this new challenge by expressing how much joy I get in tutoring young people. I would have never imagined all those years ago, waaaaaaayyyyy back when I was a child loving to read . . . reading for the enjoyment of it . . . and actually just loving … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 1
My Next Blogging Move . . . Daily Challenges Ahead!
It's time to make a move! I mean it! (By the way, I'm talking to myself here.) Now, the rest of the talk is for you. I've been MIA over here at my online abode, and it's time to get reacclimated to my home turf and get some blogging momentum going up in here. My … Continue reading My Next Blogging Move . . . Daily Challenges Ahead!
Using Written Words to Teach and Empower
Have you ever come to a point in your life where you finally realized that some specific action you took in your past reaped positive dividends in your present? I mean . . . a past action that you took is playing out now in a most positive way? And, it's not like you necessarily … Continue reading Using Written Words to Teach and Empower
A Different Spin on Consistency
I'm Baaaaacckk! Well, I was never really gone. It just looked like I was MIA over here at my blog home. But, believe me when I say that I've been representing Degrees of Maternity around these here online waves. And, it's so ironic that the next to the last blog post on this site is … Continue reading A Different Spin on Consistency
What’s Up With the Attitude?
Well, I would have to answer that question with . . . "a person's outlook" is what's up↑. Especially, if that outlook is backed up with a positive attitude. And, wouldn't you know that a person's outlook driven by a positive attitude directly affects a highly sought-after outcome? Simple as that. I could probably just … Continue reading What’s Up With the Attitude?
Consistent Work in Your Success Story
There's absolutely no way around it. You're going to have to work to make your dreams of success come true. And, I've never really understood those who try to succeed in achieving their goals without having somewhat of a work ethic behind the whole goal-achievement process. I mean . . . "money doesn't grow on … Continue reading Consistent Work in Your Success Story
My Motivational Themes of the Year
Consistent Work Positive Attitude Balance Simplifying Things Discipline These are the themes I keep coming back to over and over again to help keep the momentum going for "GETTING THINGS DONE." They are "success" themes. You can call them those simple reminders (in one or two words) that keep you grounded and focused on the … Continue reading My Motivational Themes of the Year
The Literacy Corner – Update #7
I thought I'd send out a little update from "The Literacy Corner" for today, since I haven't done one of these since September of last year. Boy, how time sure does fly! So, you're due for a briefing on how things are going in all the places and spaces where I'm literacy-focused. Summer Reading Enrichment … Continue reading The Literacy Corner – Update #7
Where Do You Draw Your Inspiration From?
In several days, we'll happen upon a day used to recognize some of the greatest inspirers known to mankind: Mothers. However, I've always been of the frame of mind that it doesn't take a "special day" for me to acknowledge, honor, and be incredibly thankful for the Mother who birthed and raised me, the Mother … Continue reading Where Do You Draw Your Inspiration From?









