In My Spare Time

As a mom of five and teacher of many, my posts are designed to draw us together with the common thread of believing we can make a difference. Together let's embark on an exploration of the struggles and challenges faced by anyone brave enough to live life with purpose. I'll bring the conversation starters, my parenting, coaching and teaching experience. You bring the comments, questions and your life experiences. Let's see where it takes us!

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Belonging is the Root of Gratitude

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Go on any social media today and you will see a plethora of posts, quotes and pictures depicting gratitude in various ways and for a multitu...
Sunday, November 8, 2020

If You Keep Making that Face, it Will Freeze that Way!

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My children tonight asked why I always share with others about our foibles...ok, they didn't say "foibles", but they asked why...
Sunday, October 25, 2020

Letter to Teachers...We Know You Care!

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Dear Teacher Who Cares,  Recently I wrote myself a message on a post-it note.  It sits on my desk and says:  "It only bothers the teach...
Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Fun With Homework: Sasquatch or Someone I Once Dated?

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I'm sitting here staring at a pile of mail that needs my attention as well as lesson plans that need tweaking before tomorrow's clas...
Tuesday, September 29, 2020

A Case of Mistaken Reality

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I told my kids I would try to put this into print. I am not so sure how it will go or if it will be more funny or sad. Given the present rem...
Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Making Sure All Belong in the Community; lessons from a large family

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Some names and events were changed to protect the identity of the child depicted in this story. Usually my children are immune to my musings...
Thursday, August 27, 2020

Packing for Disney, But Ending Up In Europe

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I am very excited to enter the new school year! Just as ever year of my life since I entered Kindergarten back in 1977, the promise of Septe...
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Donna Mac.
Strongly believing that we are all in this together and none of us are meant to travel alone, I am here to share my perspective on life, work, love, children, family and more.
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