by Shirley | Jan 21, 2015 | Choose Joy!
Yep, that’s what I’ll call her. Miss Grumpy Pants. If I based my self worth on what she says to me on a daily basis, I would have none. Zero. Zilch. Nada. The things she says to me are quite often laced with a condescending tone and accusatory in nature....
by Shirley | Jan 20, 2015 | Choose Joy!, Inspiration
The birds were singing such a beautiful song this morning, and the sky was a mixture of pastels as the sun rose over the tree tops in my backyard. There is no denying that He who created the world designed such a sunrise this morning. Yet another of His masterpieces...
by Shirley | Jan 19, 2015 | Bullying Is NOT Okay!, Cultural Awareness
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! The state offices are closed, and students are happy as they do not have school today. However, this day is not just about getting to hang out around the house for an extra day or having an extra long weekend. This is a day set...
by Shirley | Jan 18, 2015 | Choose Joy!
Here’s a loaded question, but … are you happy? Take a moment before answering to think on this. Don’t just give an off the cuff answer. I want to know if, in the quiet moments before everyone awakens in the mornings and with the stillness of the...
by Shirley | Jan 14, 2015 | Choose Joy!, Inspiration
As I sat at my desk Tuesday morning chatting with a friend, we talked of the warmer weather coming this weekend in which I’ll be able to enjoy being back in the saddle again after several days of wet weather in our area. “And then you’ll be...