Hello! Welcome to Always Orange. I’m glad you found me. You'll find I like to write about a variety of topics, ranging from faith to fiction to food to fashion. Whether I am teaching in my classroom or preparing a meal for family or friends, I seek to encounter God in the everyday moments of life.
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Category Archives: Favorites
Some Favorite Family Read-Alouds
Hi friends! Head over to my friend Jessica Snell’s blog to read a piece I wrote about some favorite family read-alouds. I think you’ll enjoy checking out her blog, and hopefully you will find a new title or two to … Continue reading
Posted in Books to Read, Children, Favorites, Good Reads, To Kill a Mockingbird
Tagged Children, Family, Favorites, Good Reads, Literature, Reading
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Keeping a Commonplace Book
The beauty of the commonplace book is that it makes the act of reading and writing inseparable. Reading inspires writing which inspires more reading. -ReadLearnWrite.com Occasionally I like to write about topics that connect my worlds–my life as an educator with … Continue reading
Posted in Favorites, Middle School English, Rituals, The Commonplace, Writing
Tagged Classroom Practices, Favorites, Reading and Writing, rituals, The Commonplace
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Always Orange 2015 Christmas Gift List
This type of post is a first for me. I love reading the gift lists others write, but I get nervous whenever I have to compile a list of favorites, especially when it includes books. How to narrow the choices? … Continue reading
Fall Shorts
Today marks the first day of autumn. For this season-loving girl, the promise of sweater-wearing days, orange-colored soups, baked-apple desserts, and spice-scented candles fills me with happiness. To celebrate this day, Anna and I went to Starbucks and enjoyed warm … Continue reading
Posted in fall, Favorites, Parenting, The Ordinary
Tagged fall, Favorites, Parenting, The Ordinary
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5 Favorites about Cruising
I feel a tad sheepish writing this post. Last week at this time I was in Grand Turk, enjoying white sand, sunshine, blue skies, and warm temperatures, such a contrast from the snow/slush combination outside my door. I also realize … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Favorites, Out-of-the-Ordinary, Travel
Tagged celebrations, cruise deals, Family Relationships, Out-of-the-Ordinary, Travel
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Wonder Beauty Product
Every girl has at least one go-to beauty product that she must have in her drawer, purse, makeup bag, diaper bag, etc… During the winter months, when the skin on my face feels tight, dry, and flaky, and my … Continue reading
Muffin Surprise
Perhaps you can relate to the following: you have some odds and ends hanging out in your refrigerator because it is after the holidays or after a dinner party. You wonder if there is any hope that these bits of … Continue reading
Posted in Favorites, Food and Hospitality
Tagged cranberries, Food, orange juice, Using what you Have
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