The Holidays

“They’re  heeeeere.” The little girl’s voice from the Poltergeist movie comes to mind when I realize that dum-dum-dum—the Holiday’s are once again looming around the corner. Now don’t get me wrong—I love the Holidays and as a teacher I get a few weeks off—but I would...

A profession to kill for

Professional Poisoner!! Can you believe it? Professional poisoner was a career option for women back in ancient Rome. Evidently, many people required the services of a skilled toxic-ologist.   During Nero’s reign (he was blamed for burning Rome), Locasta was the woman...

Body Language: How to tell when someone’s lying

I teach my senior high school students how to be mindful of their body language, especially since many colleges require personal interviews. Most people don’t think about how their body language transmits a multitude of impressions. After reading several body language...

Foodie Tuesday:Pork & Cabbage Recipe

There’s nothin’ like the smell of a delicious meal when you return home from work! Problem is-that never happens unless I put the food in the Crockpot before I leave at 6:30 in the morning. This mom has a day job (teacher), night job (writer), and in-between job (head...
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