Oh happy day!

Isn't this an absolutely lovely old postcard photo?  I just adore it---utterly fabulous! Found it on Pinterest (of course!) and just had to share.

Spring is just around the corner, and I couldn't be more thrilled.  Who doesn't feel renewed in the springtime air, right?

Last Friday I had the opportunity to gather with some amazing librarians in the East Texas area.  What a wonderful day we had discussing the future of school libraries---thinking outside the box, looking at unlimited possibilities and also hearing about some really cool "best practices" in our library world.  This was JUST the thing I have been longing for, so it was especially gratifying to be around others doing the same thing. 

Of course, we spoke in the context of imagining NO limitations (budget, time, etc.).  To me, this is the library world version of a avant-garde fashion show.  Once you free your mind to think TOTALLY outside the box, we can pick out the parts that are practical to begin now--while still dreaming of what our future will hold. 

I feel more energized than ever---I believe my mojo is officially back!  I hope all of you are feeling that, as well.


and to once again share the quote from my Womens History Month lesson (so applicable here, too)...

Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.

Mae Jemison, astronaut

Read on, gentle readers; read on!

Mrs. S

Womens History Month

So excited to teach some women's history month lessons!  Here are a few items I'll be using with my middle school classes.

Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.

Mae Jemison, astronaut


Suffrage:the right of voting











and here's the link to an archived post & video on Madame CJ Walker

and last but not least, here's the link to an awesome Womens History Timeline from Biography.com

hello old friend, glad to see you again

 I will live in a place of gratitude for ALL that IS.

NaNoWriMo Approaches

We are officially halfway through October and November is fast approaching.  What does that mean?  It's time to get ready for NaNoWriMo!

And guess what?  This year is my year for winning!  I feel it.  True, I've participated before but never been a winner crossing that 50,000 word line.  Until now...

The process is always valuable because it gets me writing.  Whether it is crap or not I'm writing.  And that's progress, my friend, because real life is all too real with a hubby and two girls---ages 10 and 3. Let's just say  I don't ever have to look far to find an excuse NOT to write. 

I really admire (envy?) "real" writers that started their novel writing lives while still working a full time job as well as being parents.  I'm honestly not sure how they do it---but more power to 'em!  Cheers to you if you fall in this category, and may I join your ranks soon!

Let's Write!
Mrs. S

Welcome Animoto Video

My animoto video for staff development...a quick intro to the library.  I did try to give credits for the images, but they don't appear to be showing up--will go back and edit to make sure it shows up!

Rolling In the Deep---book lover's style

Just a bit of fun for the evening, found on Pinterest from YouTube---enjoy! 

Overwhelmed by Too Much

image found at: http://allisonnazarian.com/too-much/

I'm feeling a tad bit overwhelmed today.

I have friends who seem to be able to do it all--and do it all well.  I tell myself it really isn't possible--that everyone is struggling to find balance, that no one really has all the answers.  That what they post on facebook are only the highlights of the game---not their real life in its entirety.

I do have many interests.  I know that--I always have.
I do have a 9 and a 3 year old--and  I constantly remind myself to enjoy the little moments with them more than pick up the house because time passes by so very quickly when they are little.  And they are so precious--even when they are driving me nuts.

So, until the lovely little faeries arrive, or my Bewitched-like powers appear, I guess I'll keep putting one foot in front of the other, trying the best I can to DO the best I can to BE the best I can.

s