you may think it’s strange. for me to lose my mind with joy. every time you walk through the door. but when you love like i do. there’s no other option

i know there’s bad in the world. and it would be silly. to pretend it isn’t there. but for now here’s my leash. and a few licks on your hand. to convince you that one day. we will be alright

In the past 48hrs, the USA horrifically lost 34 people to mass shootings. On average, across any 48hrs, we also lose… 500 to Medical errors 300 to the Flu 250 to Suicide 200 to Car Accidents 40 to Homicide via Handgun Often our emotions respond more to spectacle than to data.

today. i’m going to lie on the porch. with my front paws hanging off the top stair. and when the sun breaks through the trees. i will squint and smile. and become marginally toastier

I encourage you not to look merely at the work you do but look also at the promise of the reward. Take time to be thankful for and enjoy the fruit of your labor and then you'll be energized to finish your course. #JoyceQuote #GoodWord

Some frogs were discovered hiding out in wind chimes in Belle Isle, Florida on Monday. The twitter user posted the video, saying the discovery was made while putting away the wind chimes as Hurricane Dorian approached Florida. Here's a look at the snug hideaway.

A baby elephant made his debut at the Louisville Zoo Thursday. The bull calf was born on August 2 and is only the second elephant to be born at the Louisville Zoo in 50 years. The Kentucky zoo plans to have a naming contest to decide what to call him cbsn.ws/2ZSbN6C

These 4 girls became friends while receiving cancer treatment at a Florida hospital. They started a tradition of taking photos in their tutus. So when one of the girls was admitted to the hospital again, her friends knew just what to do this year cbsn.ws/2NTUpvN

Dwell on what God says about you. You were created to be secure, confident, talented, healthy, happy, successful. Rise up and become who God made you to be.

Check out *550* personal essay prompts on everything from family and friendships to spirituality and school. Write away!—via NYT Learning Network nyti.ms/2pPrVJE

Reminder to self: engage with every student at least once a day👩🏻‍🏫 #acuedu_p

This is what #teachers need if we want to save public education. #edchat weareteachers.com/what-teachers-…

"Father, I thank You for your wisdom and guidance. I ask You to help me step out in confidence and not be held back by fear or indecision. Please direct me by Your Spirit and help me to choose life and glorify You in every situation. In Jesus' name, Amen." #PrayToday #JoyceQuote