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Hey, life? Are you kidding me?

by audra_branson

Rated: 18+ · Book · Experience · #1578384

You never know what you'll find - humor, ramblings, rants, randomness- it's all me!

This description part is challenging. I never know what I will blog about until I start typing. I do know there will be typos. I don't reread or correct my blog. Otherwise it turns technical instead of my feelings and thoughts. Trust me, on stories and poems I'm a grammaraholic, but this is freedom. Sometimes to keep it from getting too personal, I even turn my head away while I type. Weird, right?. I hope you find this somewhat entertaining, thought-provoking, and humorous.

A little about me. The most important things in my life are family, especially my son, Reese, and my husband, Bruce, my walk with God, and making a positive impact in some way. I am a teacher, currently teaching 6th grade Language Arts. While at times my job can be trying, overall, it is one of the most rewarding passions in my life.

Figured since my son is about to graduate high school, I might want to update his pic.

This is my wonderful son, Reese. He is now 20 and and a junior at Oklahoma State University. I may be partial, but he is an exceptional kid with the best heart I've ever known. He makes me laugh, think, and want to be a better person. We are both huge Oklahoma State Cowboy fans - Gooooooo Pokes!

This is Reese's dog, Betty. She shares a name with my mother. Reese named her that because she was beautiful and kind just like his Nanny (my mom). I'm not sure my mom is quite convinced it is a compliment though. Betty is a huge part of our family. She even had her own blog for awhile.

Poke around at your leisure and shake your head at some of things that go through mine. I always return reviews/comments, though admittedly, sometimes it does take me awhile depending on what life is serving me at that point.

Keeping the faith,
Audra

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Kåre Enga in Montana

Jun 7, 2023 at 11:00am
In response to "The Hug"

A hug in February 1979 saved my life. Never underestimate the power of personal connection. Whether with family, friends, pets or strangers... connections count.

Good to see you post.

Kåre Enga in Montana

Jun 8, 2022 at 9:10pm
In response to "You Think I'm Scared?! You Betcha!"

🐍 Do you want one in bronze, gold or silver?

In Costa Rica we had non-venomous culebras and venomous serpientes. Some snakes are very useful and others...

Get to know which ones are dangerous and which can be pets.

Kåre Enga in Montana

Feb 8, 2022 at 12:44pm
In response to "WT?????"

I enjoyed re-reading this. But... you're in fucking Oklahoma so I can't add much.

I also read your blog about schools being underfunded. When I lived in Tahlequah (ages ago) my friend Donna had difficulty finding someone to hire who knew how to give change from a dollar; probably use plastic now... or the phone.

It's your birthday... just so you know... hope you had a great day.

Kåre Enga in Montana

Jan 11, 2021 at 8:11pm
In response to "WT?????"

It's so nice to see you post. I'll be polite and not mention how long it has been.

I don't always just let my blogs flow like this awesome post. I usually have prompts to answer or an idea in mind. Those are my excuses, Teacher.

... and yes, I should've pursued wrestling for a better excuse.

Have a trinket. I've made a few since December.

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Legerdemain

Jan 11, 2021 at 7:59pm
In response to "WT?????"

That was fucking awesome!

1 Like

Kåre Enga in Montana

Apr 13, 2018 at 1:48am
In response to "walkout"

When I lived in Tahlequah in 2004 I was not overly impressed with the educational standards in Oklahoma. How hard is it to teach someone how to give change for a dollar? Harder than I imagined.

I have a friend who teaches in Tulsa and did the walk to OKC... Teachers walking? To OKC?

I grew up in a town in New York that had more children than they knew what to do with for a few years. 40 in a classroom? Split schedules? They worked it out... but there was also intermural sports, music, art, AP classes, summer school (I took art and Spanish), and a full range of courses. I needed 16 credits to graduate. I had 27.

But that was a long time ago. Still, the blue collar factory workers valued education and wanted their kids to do better. They did.

So, I don't understand why Oklahoma or Kansas (I went to KU and lived in a small town) has a problem funding education.

Soul sister

Apr 12, 2018 at 5:36pm
In response to "Teach? Who Me?"

Girl! My first degree is Human Service with minor in psychology. Went back for teaching degree. Later got Masters in Ed and then an add on certification for Library Science.

StephBee

Jul 12, 2017 at 8:24pm
In response to "This Really Is A Blog"

Who needs a theme? I'm enjoying your blog without one!

StephBee

Jul 12, 2017 at 8:22pm
In response to "Things I Just Don't Get"

Great list! Nice photos!

StephBee

Jul 12, 2017 at 8:20pm
In response to "Group Therapy for Obsession with Office Supplies? Anyone?"

I'm a sucker for a pack of stickie notes!

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