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On Confidence, part 2

March 9, 2012 By Teri 2 Comments

Tim Driver was the Principal of Insight School of Washington, and also TommyMom’s brother. September 16, 2011, Tim passed away quite suddenly. His life continues to impact thousands of people. Today he shares thoughts on Confidence, as promised in last Friday’s post. Enjoy. Today the topic continues on Confidence. I promised you last week… that [...]

A Truly Sweet Spot

March 7, 2012 By Teri 5 Comments

By now… many of you have heard… that Saturday… brought quite a turn of events… to the TJEd Conference… in Southern California. Late Friday afternoon… Dr. DeMille… decided he would speak… when the scheduled keynote couldn’t… due to a family emergency. Most of you know… that Dr. DeMille has been very ill… these past three [...]

“Just A Slice”: Post for Hip Homeschool Moms

March 5, 2012 By Teri Leave a Comment

“It’s just a slice.” In life, this phrase as well as the context in which it is stated, can mean many things. It also produces different outcomes. Today, I’m posting over at Hip Homeschool Moms, where you can read more.

Filed Under: Leadership Education, Real Life

Talent vs. Accomplishment

March 2, 2012 By Teri 2 Comments

Tim Driver was the Principal of Insight School of Washington, and also TommyMom’s brother. September 16, 2011, Tim passed away quite suddenly. His life continues to impact thousands of people. In light of posts here this past week regarding success and failure, this post is timely. He actually posted it September 17, 2010 for his [...]

Filed Under: Driver's Ed., My Brother Tim

Apparent Darkness

February 29, 2012 By Teri 2 Comments

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” ~Chuck Swindoll Amidst celebratory moments… amongst those exceptionally close… I’ve often observed… an intense meltdown. Mind you… I’m not referring to the kind… that is invited… through situational drama… but rather… is birthed in pressure… brought about… by internal and external [...]

Filed Under: Leadership Education

Just Do It!

February 27, 2012 By Teri 10 Comments

We have so appreciated… the outpouring since Friday’s post… of good wishes… sincere sentiments… and tremendous accolades. Thank you. Fact is… success can overwhelm, too. Success and failure… albeit at opposite ends of the spectrum… can both bring about… “deer-in-the-headlight” reactions. In December… several of us in our area… received an invitation… to set aside [...]

Faithfully Failing Forward=Fullness of Joy

February 24, 2012 By Teri 21 Comments

“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time lays many parts, His act being seven ages. At first the infant, Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms. Then the whining school boy with his satchel And shining [...]

Is Failure a Friend?

February 22, 2012 By Teri 4 Comments

photo courtesy of Expert Image Group Admit it. Even after all of these years… there’s a little glitch in your breath… a sweaty pallor to your brow… tingling and/or itching… in your feet. The big red letter “F”… accompanied by the message… to “See Me After Class”… somehow misses the mark… of making the hospitality [...]

Presidential Wisdom

February 20, 2012 By Teri 1 Comment

“Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.” “Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.” “Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples’ liberty’s teeth.” “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe [...]

Filed Under: Holiday Happenings, Leadership Education

He’s 12 And In a Relationship!

February 17, 2012 By Teri 2 Comments

The winner of the Hurraw! chapstick trio is Morgan Knudsen! Congratulations, Morgan! While I know you, along with others of your peers, folded like a cheap deck of cards and purchased lip balms; nevertheless, you have three more luscious, lovely lip balms coming your way, sister! Thanks again to Neil at Hurraw! for his incredible [...]