To my dearest humans on the night before they start high school, As you know, mom has been a teacher for a long time. As you start year 10 of school, I begin year 40 (gulp). That includes of course, my years as a student and the 22 have spent teaching high school. As someone … Continue reading A letter to my dearest humans on the night before they start high school…10th grade
So He Will Always Remember
Dear Fletcher, You have had this picture (below) of you and your Gaga next to your bed since Gaga passed away. You found it in a pile of photos somewhere shortly after her funeral because I had been putting boards together for her service. Just a few days after we celebrated her life, this picture … Continue reading So He Will Always Remember
Gaga…
It's been a year. I have had a hard time coming up with the right words to explain the grief I have felt in losing my mom, best friend and support system. I am certain I still don't have the right words. But that day, when we laid her to rest, a year ago, I … Continue reading Gaga…
A letter to my dearest humans on the night before they start high school…
To my dearest humans on the night before they start high school, As you know, mom has been a teacher for a long time. As you start year 10 of school, I begin year 40 (gulp). That includes of course, my years as a student and the 22 have spent teaching high school. As someone … Continue reading A letter to my dearest humans on the night before they start high school…
We Saved You a Seat
We saved you a seat. Hi mom, Today we went to the movies, though, I’m certain you already know that. You loved the movies and it was the first day all summer the kids and I all had some time at the same time to be together (a rare occasion I know). I had been … Continue reading We Saved You a Seat
A Gift I Didn’t Deserve!
I have known a good portion of my life even as a young kid that I wanted to grow up to be like my mom and that I wanted to do something for a living that made a difference in the world and in the lives of children. So…it was a natural thing for me … Continue reading A Gift I Didn’t Deserve!
Celebr8awesome Kim Newton
2023 has tried to take me down. I've had a troubling number of conversations with people who feel overwhelmed by life and what keeps getting thrown at them. So, in light of that I wanted to share some #celebr8awesome to try to turn my focus to the good. A few weeks ago when we opened up … Continue reading Celebr8awesome Kim Newton
Crying in Costco
Crying in Costco Sometimes, you just have to cry, like a good, deep, embarrassing cry. A few weeks ago, I went to Costco as I usually do. My mom loved Costco; it was one of her favorite outings with her friend Marie. Back when she could drive there herself, she always came home with treats … Continue reading Crying in Costco
Deep Grief…some initial thoughts
To my kids when they are adults and one day in crisis. Or really for anyone who it might help… So far 2023 has been a challenge. My favorite human on Earth who has lived with our family for the past 14 years died on October 2, 2023. To put things in perspective and because … Continue reading Deep Grief…some initial thoughts
The ABC’s of Gaga
My name is Nancy Dorsey and I am Ellen’s youngest daughter. My mom was my hero and my best friend and I couldn’t miss an opportunity to tell you about what an awesome human being she is. Our mom spent nearly 40 years as a teacher so I thought there was no better way to … Continue reading The ABC’s of Gaga
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