About 30 percent of Mississippi’s 152 school districts are at-risk of failing based on the state Department of Education’s new accountability system.
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[...]Last Sunday the kids and I decided to drive an hour and a half so we could do the last orienteering meet of the season. It was a gorgeous, sunny and rather warm day (75 degrees–well above the norm for November). This was our second attempt at orienteering (you can [...]
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If you know me, you are aware of the fact that I am not a morning person! I do love mornings, I really do! I love the crispness, the newness, and the beauty of the sunrise. But [...]
The Pioneer Woman was supposed to be in Little Rock, Arkansas tonight. She probably was. I didn't torture myself with checking. I had planned to take Butterfly to her book signing tonight while the boys were scouting. A Girl's Night Out. A Road Trip. The Great Escape!
But then Sunday [...]
Have you enjoyed a fun filled summer with lots of swimming, fun in the sun and pulling your hair into a pony tail from the heat? Well, winter is almost upon us…or already here for some of you! Now is the time to give your tresses a [...]
It’s that time again! So many good articles to read in bloggyland, so little time! Here are a few suggestions on where to begin…
Do you have a child who struggles with impulsivity? Trying to help them think before they act? Check out [...]
AUTUMNI chose one thing. One birthday tradition we all enjoy. Today it pulls me from bed before the sun. Usually I create at night after the children plod to their beds, but last night I fell asleep in the arms of my husband. He came home just in time. His [...]
As we drove down a winding country road one day, a few years ago now, admiring the breathtaking views of hills ablaze with summer-ripened trees making ready to drop their sun-kissed leaf offerings for a rich next year, my son proclaimed to me with [...]
Sunshine tugged me through exhibits at the Kimbell Art Museum until she was arrested. Mesmerized by the largest painting she’s ever seen.
The oil paint glowed only to reflect the delight in her eyes.
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