Category Archives: Inspirational

Favorite #134: Bathtime

A Little Boy and a Dirty Dog Several weeks ago, I shared my children’s books with an Early Childhood Language and Literacy Experiences class at Mitchell Community College in Mooresville, NC. That night, I read my first book, Tired of My Bath. A few days later, one of the students in the … Continue reading

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Favorite #133: Honors Chorus

  Making Music and Memories  Congratulations to the Rowan-Salisbury Schools’ Fifth-Grade Honors Chorus for a fabulous performance during their recent festival at West Rowan High School in Mt Ulla, NC. Approximately 200 fifth-grade students filled the auditorium on March 14th with … Continue reading

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Favorite #132: Early Childhood Educators

Language and Literacy Donna Hogue is an Early Childhood instructor at Mitchell Community College in Statesville, NC. Recently, I and another children’s author, Lydia Steele Richmond, had the opportunity to visit and share our books in Donna’s EDU 280 Language and Literacy … Continue reading

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Favorite #129: Tar Heels and Dean Smith

The Love of the Game Growing up as a kid in North Carolina the winter months for me meant watching Tar Heel basketball with my dad. In his eyes, Dean Smith could do no wrong and as far as basketball goes, he … Continue reading

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Favorite #128: Teachers

The Love of Teaching Seeing this photo not long ago of elementary school teacher, Carrie Carter, working on lesson plans at home, inspired me to write this blog. In my opinion, this photo represents the dedication  teachers have in preparing for their students, … Continue reading

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Favorite #127: Compost Bin Made with Love

                Another Surprise Last week I blogged about my son-in-law, Brian Saine, surprising me with a wooden bench he made in memory of my husband, Michael. Knowing Michael loved all things Chevrolet, Brian used a Chevrolet tailgate for the back of the bench. … Continue reading

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Favorite #126: Chevy Tailgate and Love

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise What a blessing to have two son-in-laws who not only care about my daughters, Kristin and Kelly, but also care about me. From all the mother-in-law jokes that circulate around, I know I’m a lucky lady. During the last four months as I’ve experienced a roller … Continue reading

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Favorite #125: Boy Scout Adventures

Trip to Patriots Point My nephew, Thomas McCullough has been a Boy Scout since he was seven years old. Now in 7th grade, he recently shared info about a trip his Scout Troop #173 took in December.The destination was Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum-Charleston Harbor, … Continue reading

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Favorite #124: A Dream Horse

       Dreams Do Come True Although boys and girls often grow up dreaming of owning a horse, for some that dream never comes true. One of the lucky ones happens to be my niece, Miracle Cline. Miracle saw her dream come true several weeks ago in a most … Continue reading

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Favorite #123: Friendship

       Fellowship and Fun  Although traditions often dictate when and where families get together, that’s not necessarily so for friends. While it’s true plans are sometimes made ahead, it’s not unusual for friends to call on the spur of the moment and say, “Hey, … Continue reading

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