RIGHT I love being right. Who doesn’t, really? Who would choose to be wrong? In my work, getting to the bottom of what’s right is sort of like one of those nesting dolls. Not to overstate things, because I’m not an investigative journalist whatsoever (although I admire the heck out of them). In a typical […]
If only progress happened faster
PROGRESS This post is basically one big vent/whine, so I’m not sure what use it is to you as a reader. Maybe someone out there needs to hear “you’re not alone” if you don’t feel you’ve made enough progress on your projects and the technology is also not cooperating with you. I attended an incredible […]
What does kitty litter have to do with social work?
July — it’s a month that starts off with a holiday that celebrates freedom, but most of us spent its 31 days hunkered down in our homes waiting for positive progress toward getting rid of COVID-19. Those of you who are essential workers didn’t have that luxury, and I applaud you with the most resounding […]
The ABCs of medical self-advocacy
I am excited to welcome my friend Victoria Buker as a guest blogger. Victoria and I have known each other for years as cyberfriends, but we’re planning to finally meet when we do the 140 Over 90 Run next summer in Melbourne, Fla., to raise awareness of and support for people experiencing preeclampsia. Victoria can […]
If you’re “app-y” and you know it, tell me why
“What apps do you utilize most on your phone?” When I decided to answer this Mama’s Losin’ It prompt, I cringed a little bit. I don’t love staring my social media usage in the face(book). I was intrigued enough to pursue an answer, though. And since the Five Minute Friday prompt is “smile,” I’ll share […]
Love first, teach second: A teacher’s message
I am pleased to welcome my friend, Kristen Hunter, with a guest post today. I loved hearing about her career as a teacher and how she brings energy and originality (and love) to the classroom. She also shares about a few of the items she uses to create a positive learning environment, some of which […]





