The Power of the Puppet

I am grateful for every invitation to influence and inspire.

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You Get What You Give

The year is 1975, and I'm on the bus headed down this road to school.

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Inspiring Seeds of Kindness

Don't judge each day by the harvest that you reap,

but by the seeds that you plant. ~Robert Lewis Stevenson

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Holding Hands With Empathy

Today I'm thinking about holding hands with empathy ...

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PPBF: Ripples

It's almost April, dear reader, and that means Earth Day is approaching.

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PPBF: A Little Spot Of Love

Ten years ago, we sent a blank heart home and invited families to tell us what they love about Bales Intermediate, their child's third-fifth campus. As they rolled in, we found the perfect love spot at the entrance of our school and displayed them in conjunction with our 100th-day celebration.

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PPBF: Hidden

Today I'm grateful for humankind and thoughtful kindness.

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PPBF: One Can Be

Happy August; don't you just love a serene summertime sunset?

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My #OneWord 2025: Adjacency

It's that time again, time for a new year and a new word.

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And then there were three

Today I'm grateful for this beautiful feedback from Suzie Housley, a 30-year reviewer at Midwest Book Review. How did Birdie & Mipps land with you?

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PPBF: My Heart

Oh. My. Heart. Look at this captivating bulletin board.

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When you're quiet

Happy new year; today I'm reflecting on compassion and connection.

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His Princess Bride

This morning I'm reflecting on pain. And purpose.

On pushing forward and on The Princess Bride movie.

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A Heart At Peace

Glancing at the calendar, I realized nearly a month has gone by

since I checked in here with you, dear reader.

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Longing For Kindness & Connection

Lately I've been thinking about our longing for kindness and connection.

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Twenty Eight Minutes

Today I'm feeling grateful for the 28 minutes that I got

with my 8th-grade class families this morning.

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PPBF: Love You By Heart

Today I'm grateful because of the people behind these treasures

that have recently come stamped with love to my mailbox.

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PPBF: Our Table

Happy PPBF from Friendswood, where we have spent

a lot of time around this table over the last two decades. 

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What Really Matters

Today I'm thinking about this unique tree in a picturesque part

of Wimberley and I'm pensive about what really matters.

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Belonging: It's An Inside Job

Today I'm thinking about belonging. And peace.

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