Monthly Archives: December 2015

Good – Night – Irene

Posted on December 24, 2015 by inmycorner

Originally posted on In The Corner:
“I think once I’ve had that Benedryl it’ll be good-night” “Good night, Irene!” replied my nurse today at chemo. “How did you know that song?” I asked her feeling rather stunned. “It just came…

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A “Super el Nino” for Christmas? Of course!

Posted on December 24, 2015 by inmycorner

El Nino, translated, means “the little boy”. How much more appropriate could it be that we are experiencing a weather pattern known as a super el-nino – since tomorrow is “that little boy’s” birthday! And a super little boy – … Continue reading →

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Why do I write?

Posted on December 21, 2015 by inmycorner

“I’m off to write my blog,” I explained to my 12 year-old David this morning.  He had risen good and early to capture every moment of his two-week vacation from homework and volleyball practices. “Will you read it to me … Continue reading →

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Hair’s to Neva!

Posted on December 19, 2015 by inmycorner

“I’ll bet you are looking for Neva?”  asked the young man standing behind the reception desk of the hair prosthesis store yesterday. “In fact, I am”, I responded hoping to hear an affirmative response from him.  It was last winter … Continue reading →

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Appreciation

Posted on December 18, 2015 by inmycorner

There are few things more valuable than a sincere, heart-felt, “thanks for everything you do”. These words, which my husband spoke to me this morning, were like a salve to a wound, a bow to an arrow, manna from Heaven. … Continue reading →

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Do you know why today is so great?

Posted on December 16, 2015 by inmycorner

I woke up to snow this morning, wishing that Kevin would neglect to bring a coffee and wake me up to go for our walk.  I was tired.  I listened carefully for sounds of his feet on the kitchen floor … Continue reading →

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There is extraordinary in the ordinary

Posted on December 15, 2015 by inmycorner

At first glance, it may have seemed to be an ordinary dinner.  But to me – it was a dinner beyond compare.  I could not have imagined a better celebration! The table – had been set in what was, truthfully, … Continue reading →

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Things Adult Students Wish Teachers Knew

Posted on December 15, 2015 by inmycorner

Originally posted on In The Corner:
I first have to acknowledge this post was inspired from a post I read this morning at http://topicalteaching.com/2014/12/15/things-middle-school-students-wish-we-knew/ My post will follow this lead. I have taught at an adult learning facility for 15…

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