The word determined can be defined as having a strong feeling that you are going to do something and you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you; no difficulties will stand in your way.Sam is determined to finish strong this semester in grad school.This week we have been determined to get our work done and survive. Grad school can be … [Read more...]
Traveling with Memphis
One day while we were out and about (probably heading to Target) someone (read random stranger) asked "does that dog really go everywhere he goes?" And the answer to that is,"yes, yes that dog goes everywhere he (Sam) goes."How does that work? Well, Memphis sleeps in our room. Sometimes he sleeps on the bed, or he will cuddle for a bit then lay … [Read more...]
Just Because…
The past few weeks have been a little stressful at the Hoekstra Homestead.Why, you ask?Sam works full time for the VA in Marion. He's also in grad school. I teach full time at John A. Logan.This time of year is super crazy for students and teachers...heck, it is crazy for everyone because holidays.Memphis senses the stress. Today Sam had class and … [Read more...]