Archives for July 2021

Have you ever tried to do something but you were scared? Did you "chicken out" because you didn't believe in yourself? A few months ago, I decided to go back to school. I believe that I am a life-long learner. I enjoy learning new things. I enjoy reading, researching, and understanding a variety of topics, especially those that are helpful … [Read more...]

Did you ever have a nickname growing up? I did. My grandpa Jack called me "monkeypoo." Did you ever use a title before or after your name? Sometimes I go by "Mrs. Hoekstra" in the classroom. What about a name, title, or words/phrases used to describe you? Good or bad, we have probably all had a name, nickname, title, or phrase that we go by at some … [Read more...]

I might be a little late to the game on this one, but I love Ted Lasso. There. I typed it. Fight me. Just kidding, don't really fight me, but if you have not watched this amazing Apple TV + show, you should. Sam and I will take on a new show or series together at times. And a few months ago he started this Ted Lasso show. I was not … [Read more...]