Christmas Memories

This past Christmas has been amazing. I was able to spend quality time with my family here in Iowa and the most amazing thing was to feel my son kick. I hadn't been able to feel anything before, my wife could, but not too much as to feel it on the outside (so to speak). I can't wait to see what he looks like, his personality, to be able to teach him many different things, to give him tools to help him be successful!

This January, my brother comes home from his mission. I can't wait to see him as well.

Also, this January...I will be working on my first manuscript to be published. I will keep you posted on that journey.

Publishing News

Well, a few years ago while I was teaching in Texas I conjured up some literature guides to help my students read books. Basically it was to help them read and be accountable for what they read while I worked with struggling students. Those guides, along with others have matured into something I am quite proud of. I sent one to a small publishing company in Dallas, Texas and found out yesterday that they want to publish the guide that I sent them along with others that I have written.
I am quite excited about this. I have always dreamed of this and I believe it will be happening. One of my colleagues said, "John, you don't even have your Masters yet and your getting published". Another, whose a Doctor in Education, said, "John, I have doctorate friends who are trying to get published!"
This is pretty amazing. I had an idea, fostered that idea, and watched it grow into the tree that I have know. I guess this dreaming tree has come to a reality!

Introduction

I have decided to create a blog for random thoughts, musings, and observations. I really would like to talk about things that interest me on this new endeavor. So, keep looking back!