Like many middle graders, I was bullied (hate that word) but I kept trying to be part of the ‘in’ group. Mr. Friesen, my high school teacher/principal, gave me some sage advice. He said,”Mary-Lee, you have a great sense of humor-you make others laugh. You just need to learn to laugh at yourself.” I learned … Continue reading FFS! Really?
Month: April 2019
Me…an Author?!
The (Not So) True Story of the Ralston School Herman is a fictional story written for a target age of 9-12. It is based on the legend of a ghost living in the basement tunnels of Ralston School. I've dedicated this first novel to all students and staff of Ralston School, AB =past and present.
Worrier or warrier?
I am a worrier. I used to be quite a 'Pollyanna"(on the outside) but deep down I worried. I am an intelligent person; I know the possibilities, positive and negatives in any given situations, so why would i just think about the positive. You have to be prepared. I am a realist. OMG...that is exactly … Continue reading Worrier or warrier?
My Truth
My favourite book of all time is Mitch Albom's Tuesdays With Morrie, in which a dying man is imparting the wisdom of his years to a former student/friend. It is poignant and intelligent in every sense. "The truth is, once you learn how to die, you learn how to live." I wondered what I might … Continue reading My Truth
Mondays with Mary-Lee 