Naomi Fraley (nee Parker), the woman believed to be the inspiration behind J. Howard Miller’s wartime “We Can Do It,” poster died on Jan. 20, 2018 at 96 years of age. Although there is some controversy around whether Naomi is in fact the model for the poster, it appears her claim is valid. Like manyContinue reading “R.I.P. Rosie the Riveter”
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One Little Word 2018
For the past few years, I have participated in the One Little Word® project. Ali Edwards, the originator of “One Little Word,” sums it this way: A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and softContinue reading “One Little Word 2018”
A Tale of Two Teachers
It has been four months since my last post. I just don’t know where the time and my initiative have gone. The return to school this year was fraught with anxiety, palpable and exhausting anxiety. As much as I don’t like admitting it, I let it get the best of me. I started the newContinue reading “A Tale of Two Teachers”
When Students Feel Sad
Recently I experienced a deep sadness with someone I care about. It wasn’t my sadness, but hers. To see tears and self-doubt, a turning inside out was so incredibly difficult. I felt a strong feeling of helplessness when wanting to remove all the hurt from her heart. Of course, that is neither realistic nor helpful.Continue reading “When Students Feel Sad”
Thoughts From the Back Porch 2017
I was planning on doing my second installment on Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain this week, but since life doesn’t always have a way of following a predictable pattern, I didn’t get a chance to do the exercises. I did, nevertheless, read the chapters and have had several thoughts on how theContinue reading “Thoughts From the Back Porch 2017”
Thoughts from the Back Porch 2017
I am an artist. I have amazing, creative visions of drawings and paintings, mixed media works, and projects. Then I try to put these ideas on paper and poof, my hands don’t procure what my mind envisioned. Why? I saw it so clearly in my mind, the color, the perspective, the light. I often lookContinue reading “Thoughts from the Back Porch 2017”
A Letter to Me…as a New SLP-A Frenzied SLP Linky
What better time to reflect on a career in Speech-Language Pathology than Better Hearing and Speech Month! This year heralds my 34th year in this field and it has been a storied career. It’s hard for me to even imagine that it is winding down. I still have at least four years to work, butContinue reading “A Letter to Me…as a New SLP-A Frenzied SLP Linky”
I am Not Superpowered!
I can’t explain it. I have had a very, very busy year with no less than six evaluations pending at a time and I have been coping quite well. Two weeks ago…BAM! Leading up to my proverbial “hitting of the wall,” we had been coordinating a two-day NHSLHA Spring Conference and rehearsals for our middleContinue reading “I am Not Superpowered!”
Teamwork: The Blessings and Challenges
As professionals, members of families and communities we frequently engage in activities that require group dynamics. Whether you are coming together to raise funds for a new playground or church or to put on a production or event, you are working with individuals with their own experiences and backgrounds. Those experiences invariably shape their thinking,Continue reading “Teamwork: The Blessings and Challenges”
Letters to Those Who Inspire Us: a Frenzied SLP Linky
I have recently had an opportunity to write a “palanca letter.” Palanca means lever in Spanish and is intended to uplift the recipient. They are often written to those who are on retreat or a journey, often spiritual, but frequently just life changing. I wondered why it would take a big event for me toContinue reading “Letters to Those Who Inspire Us: a Frenzied SLP Linky”
Doyle Speech Works 