“Maybe I have time to draft one more email,” I thought as I scanned my weekly to-do list while Hunter tapped on the door of my home office. It was almost Sunday at 3:00 pm, marking the time to stop working, but I could easily fit in one more message. I picked at my...
“Good thing I found you before the guards sent out the dogs,” the soldier said as he held out his hand and carefully helped me down the truck steps onto the ground. My parents shouted in unison, “Our mishap is over,” gesturing for me to walk towards them...
For years, I drove up and down the New Jersey Turnpike to lead professional development in schools. Sometimes, I flew back and forth across the country to do the same thing the next day. This sort of schedule could lead to stress-induced eating, especially during...
*This nibble was originally published on www.readwritethinkwithrenee.com. During my early years as a staff developer, I wanted to learn how to run. I liked the idea of running. The thought of taking on a new hobby made me excited. I liked the idea of lacing up my...
If you type the term ”sea otter” into Pinterest, or any search engine, you will be presented with hundreds of snapshots of these marine mammals doing adorable things. You’ll find images of sea otters smiling while playing peek-a-boo with their friends, holding...
