The other day, I got so embarrassed. I had spent the day riding buses, as I ran errands. Knowing that I would be making a lot of...

This type of thinking worries me. It makes me question the beliefs I’ve carried most of my life.

One good thing about getting older is that you learn the importance of a good lesson.   When I was younger, I shied away from hard things.

Someone I know recently found himself in some serious trouble. This person that I couldn’t imagine even sitting in a jail cell, was doing...

I was on my way to visit my favorite place to write, when I almost wound up in an accident. I was on the freeway and going through a...

When I was a young adult, my greatest fear was of losing everything.  To wake up one day, and no longer have a house...or a car...or even...

Someone recently told me that retirement is nothing more than entering a new phase in my life. That I should look at it as a stepping...

So, picture this: I'm cruising to work this morning, right? But it feels like every car on the road is determined to test my patience....

In the whirlwind of life, finding peace and joy can sometimes feel like trying to catch the wind in a net. Our lives are filled with...

Welcome to Tales of an Awkward Learner, where we celebrate the ups, downs, and hilarious mishaps of the learning journey. If you've ever...

As a G.A.T.E. (Gifted and Talented Education) teacher, I have the privilege of witnessing the incredible potential and uniqueness in each...

Hey there, Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs at us when we least expect it. Whether it's a personal crisis, a professional...

In the hustle and bustle of living, the pursuit of perfection often becomes an uninvited guest in our lives. We find ourselves tirelessly...

In the fascinating journey of life, one incredible ability stands out like a shining star – perseverance. It's the secret sauce that...

Greetings to all parents, teachers, and homeschooling enthusiasts! Today, let's embark on a journey to explore the incredible superpower...

Hey there, fellow parents, teachers, and homeschoolers! As we step into the new year, it's that time again when we traditionally start...

This is a picture of a woman crawling on her knees in the mud.

Hey there, amazing parents of grade schoolers, dedicated educators, and enthusiastic homeschooling parents! I've got some thrilling news...

Hi, my name is Gina Hunter and I am the founder of Dotty's Place. As I sit here, writing our very first post, not only is my back...