CAPTAIN'S B'LOG

Yesterday, Thom and I traveled down the road a-ways to GG's Library in Prosperity, SC. A short trip but filled with fun and a lot of...

I'm way late in posting this but sometimes life takes over. Sept. 19th was Talk Like a Pirate Day. It's a rowdy sort of day celebrated...

School starts back soon, and along with it school visits. I love this time of year because it's a new beginning for kids, teachers, and...

Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. I mean, kids and adults dressing up and having fun--what's not to like? My...

I think I mentioned in my last blog that I don't often do book reviews but I seem to be on a jag. Some books just beg you to shout them...

I don't often do book reviews, but I had to put this one out there. I probably wouldn't have grabbed this book off the shelves because...

I always have mixed feelings about the beginning of school. I was a teacher for 23 years, and though it had it's tough moments, I always...

This is the first blog in a series of tips for writers. Some people begin writing their book with a fully developed story in their heads....

Every year, on the Friday after Thanksgiving, my husband and I settle in and watch WHITE CHRISTMAS. We know every line, joke, and song....

A good friend of mine introduced the expression to me years ago. When I complained that the copier at my school was jamming or the car...

School has been in session for almost two months now. Teachers and students are finding their groove in this brave new world, whether...

It's a challenge for sure. Do you choose virtual school? Do you go with in-person? How do you help your kids with online learning and...