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R.I.P. Pen and Paper

As the controversy over whether students should be taught cursive rages on, I thought I would celebrate what is quickly becoming a lost art, putting pen to paper. I have previously mused on the benefits to heart, mind and soul from writing (Writing Heals) and my predilection to collecting (The Ties That Bind). Among myContinue reading “R.I.P. Pen and Paper”

The Frenzied SLPS: Data Collection (and a freebie)

Summer vacation is winding down! I refuse to even consider that summer is over, because it isn’t! Technically, of course, summer isn’t over until September 21st and I’m holding on tightly! However, it does appear that my restful vacation is coming to a close and I have to return to work on Tuesday. I amContinue reading “The Frenzied SLPS: Data Collection (and a freebie)”

Summer Linky with Sparklle SLP

Here is the story of my summer linky! This is not your typical blog linky, this is a story of how two bloggers became close friends and linked up. For real. In person. There are so many internet horror stories, but this post is not about the evils of the internet. It’s about what itContinue reading “Summer Linky with Sparklle SLP”

The Frenzied SLPs: Surviving the First Week

D-Day is quickly approaching! August 26, 2015 is the day the teachers in our SAU (school administrative unit) return for our staff breakfast and in-service. Summer vacation has flown by, but it has been wonderful. I have spent blissful days leisurely drinking coffee on my porch, puttering in my garden, reading, and generally relaxing. IContinue reading “The Frenzied SLPs: Surviving the First Week”

We Can Do It…Again!

Photo credit: Nora Doyle It’s August 4th. I don’t return to work until August 26th and students return August 31st. I am still solidly in summer mode. Last summer I wrote a post highlighting my goals for the 2014-15 school year. You can read it here. I can happily report that I was able toContinue reading “We Can Do It…Again!”

The Frenzied SLPs: SLP Strong

I have a reading problem! Now that doesn’t mean exactly how it sounds. I love puns and double entendre, so my problem isn’t truly with reading, it’s with not reading. Let me explain: like many of you, I love books. I’m partial to fiction, but I will also read nonfiction and of course, professional reads. MyContinue reading “The Frenzied SLPs: SLP Strong”

ASHA Schools 2015: A Look at the Lighter Side

It’s been one week and one day since my return to NH from Phoenix, AZ where I made my yearly pilgrimage to the ASHA Schools Conference. Each year during the summer school-based SLPs converge in a pre-appointed destination for an opportunity to hobnob with the speech-language pathology glitterati. It is a time to reconnect, share,Continue reading “ASHA Schools 2015: A Look at the Lighter Side”

College Bound

It is incredibly hard to believe that it is my “blog-o-versary!” Or should I say, “bloggy birthday?” Whatever it’s called, it means the same thing; on July 7, 2014 I began my intrepid journey into the blogosphere! What a trip!! I have written several times about how blogging has expanded my social, my professional andContinue reading “College Bound”

The Ties That Bind

I was ironing the other day. That’s right vacation has begun?! I was ironing an antique tablecloth and some vintage aprons. As I proceeded with my domestic drudgery (not really, I love to iron) my mind wandered to my love of collections. I am a hoarder, ahem, collector. It started when I was a little girl.Continue reading “The Ties That Bind”

This is My Relaxed Look

It’s my last week of school! Typically, I am in the throes of progress reports, last minute IEPs and evaluations, end of year reflections, cleaning, sorting, and other assorted mayhem. For some peculiar reason the end of this school year is different. In fact this entire school year has been different! This morning my friendsContinue reading “This is My Relaxed Look”