DCHS Choir Rocks!!

Going Home Early

The weatherman is calling for freezing rain. Excitement is in the air. Rumor has it we will be going home early today. In fact, some of the moms who are volunteering in the library have already gotten the message on their cell phones. Students try to hide their excitement. Teachers try to hide their excitement. The principal finally makes the announcement and cheers are heard throughout the building. We really are going home early. Thank you Mr. Weatherman!

My Favorite Things About Humphreys County

This post has been saved as a draft since November of 2007.  I almost deleted it, but decided I’d just finish it up and post it instead. 

 

The Two Writing Teachers Stacey and Ruth were inspired by Reflections from the Rockies, and I am inspired by them. Here are my favorite things about the county I live in.

1. Driving down Main Street. I keep thinking I am going to see Wally and the Beav walking home from school.

2. Eating at Michael’s Pizzeria where they let you eat and trust you to run to the ATM and back when you have forgetten your checkbook.

3. Going to the ‘walk-in’ to see movies. The Mi-De-Ga theatre is just as nice as those fancy ones in the city for half the price.

4. Going to the ‘drive-in’ to see movies. They have yummy food at the concession stand. The joy of wrapping up in a blanket under the stars on a cool fall evening to watch a good movie can’t be beat.

5. The walking trails and sidewalks. There are two great walking trails in town. One of them is at the park so the kids can play while I run. The other is on a very peaceful road with three lakes. The trail circles around one lake and has benches along the way that are great for resting and throwing rocks into the water. When Will has Boy Scout meetings downtown, I can have a great run along Main Street where the sidewalks are wide and the scenery is quaint.

6. Being close enough to the river that I can go whenever I want and sit next to the water.

7.  Waverly Cafe.  I love the food and the atmosphere is perfect.  It is a great place to meet a friend or group of friends for lunch or to take a book and read while you eat. 

8.  My neighbors.  Being able to call and know that someone will lend a helping hand when my car battery is dead or when I don’t want to drag the baby out of the house to pick the older kids up from school is wonderful.

9.  Safety.  I feel safe in Waverly. 

10.  Happy kids.  Last year was the first year that my kids went to school in the town they live in.  They are much happier having friends who live close enough to visit.  Having happy kids makes me a happy mom.

Difficult Conversations

I had a difficult conversation today. It wasn’t fun, but I think it was necessary. It was my first step in speaking up for what I believe. I have been avoiding difficult conversations because I haven’t really been sure how to have them without making the other person angry. I still don’t know how to do that, but I will never figure that out if I don’t start practicing will I?

The Crazy Professor

I heard about The Crazy Professor at last month’s Middle Tennessee Literacy Coach’s meeting. I love this video. It is so cool that there are wonderful teachers in the world who are willing to share what their successes with the rest of us.