Have you been reading over the holiday? I would like to say that I’m deeply involved with a piece of classic literature or studying a book that will enhance my intellect and further my career, but I’m actually reading Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. I have a thing for young adult fantasy and…
Life After School
Five Best Days
A few days back, I was asked a question that I couldn’t answer. Now I have absolutely no trouble at all admitting when I don’t know something. It happens a lot! However, this is a question I felt I should have been able to answer. Here’s what I was asked: What were your five best…
First Friday Giveaway
Is that a gift card? It sure looks like a gift card. And check out the adorable monster pail and supply of scrumptious candy corn. Yessiree, it’s the first Friday of the month and this means it’s time for a giveaway here at The Mailbox Blog! Hooray! Now you may not be aware that in…
Miss Babe Ruth
Today, August 26, is National Dog Day. So what does National Dog Day have to do with Babe Ruth? Has Babe Ruth gone to the dogs? Well, kind of—in Greensboro, North Carolina, anyway! Since today is a day for acknowledging the contributions of pooches everywhere, I’m introducing you to Miss Babe Ruth. For the past…
Friday Night Showstopper
Last Friday night, a local elementary school held it’s annual spring talent show. Ordinarily, a grade school talent show wouldn’t be my choice of a Friday night gig; however, since I was meeting up with a teacher friend after the show, I decided what the heck. I’m so glad I did. The talent was enjoyable….
Flying High!
Happy spring, y’all. Well okay, spring isn’t here quite yet. But it does arrive today! At 6:45 PM EDT, to be exact. I guess you could say I succumbed to a case of pre-spring fever earlier this week. I took a vacation day and did something I never dreamed I’d do. I took a flight…
Would You Like a Cutie?
Earlier this week, I darted into a drive-through to pick up a quick meal. Honestly, I was trying to accomplish too much in too little time, so I wasn’t entirely focused when I placed my order. This partially explains my confusion when I was asked if I would like a Cutie. I was certain I…
Change Your Clocks?
I am so looking forward to an extra hour of sleep this Sunday morning. If you live in Arizona, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Northern Marianas, or the Virgin Islands, you won’t get this extra hour. But here’s the deal—you didn’t lose an hour of sleep in March either! So, really, what’s up with…
Results and a Question
Soft or crunchy? Today, I’m serving up the tantalizing results of our most recent blog poll. If you recall, the poll was conducted in recognition of National Taco Day, October 3, and you were asked to state your taco shell preference: soft or crunchy. So which type of taco shell is preferred by teachers? By…
Badminton, Anyone?
Well, what do you know? This week is National Backyard Games Week! I’m ready to play. How about you? I can’t be sure, yet my gut tells me this is a relatively new weeklong observance. And I’m all for it—fresh air and a friendly game of freeze tag, badminton, or cornhole. Nothing wrong with that!…