Hello, “Blue Eyes Cry’n in the Rain”

memories of a time spent in youth

Obesity or thinness is a conscious personal choice

During the weight loss, I made new goals of how I wanted to look and feel. It was difficult to feel good about myself because of poor self-esteem issues.

A few thoughts about Christmas

The holidays are again among us. Every month from September to January there are events to celebrate or bring revelry to us. December was quick on the heels of Thanksgiving, an American holiday to give thanks to our brave forefathers and foremothers. Now, we thank God for the Messiah being born in the city of

A Milestone- A New Ending In Love

It’s been four years and four months since I founded Loving Embrace Ministeries and served through Eagles View Church in North, Forth Worth Texas. It was a prayerful decision on my part. The Pastor’s mother has agreed to take over the responsibilities of the ministry, although the name will travel with me. I think my

Good-bye 2020

What a magnificent world that we live as the end of the year 2020 comes to a close. It has been the most difficult year for many people. Covid-19 came to the populaces attention and meant death to the venerable in our society., the elderly. children, and adults’ with compromised immune systems. I usually do

Principal v. Teacher Perspectives

  The University of Texas of the Permian Basin EDUC 6330 Theories of Curriculum and InstructionPerspective Analysis Paper Kathy Challis Presented to: Dr. Elaine Wilmor April 20, 2020 I scored 100% on this assignment. I hope that you learned something useful about the perceptions of principals and teachers. Although they are both in the educational

Saying Farewell

I have decided to say farewell to my blog premium channel for the present moment. http://www.Katchallis.com is now http://www.katchalliscom@wordpress.com It will be interesting to see if my articles will transfer to the new “free” domain. I have enjoyed writing and listening to the comments from my followers. Thank you for the encouragements. I hope to

Season’s Greetings 2018

Jesus is the reason for the Season!   The boys are excited that Christmas is coming in 12 days.  They prepared their ‘Dear Santa’ letter and mailed it each asking for something Santa had in mind all along.  They went shopping at their schools’ shopping fair.  Have attended parties and festivities with joy.  Nate age 9yrs

False Memories & PTSD

post traumatic stress disorder and false memories can make you feel out of control in one area and in control with a false sense of security.

Are you Aquaphobic? Me, too!

Aquaphobia, the fear of deep water or turbidity waters.  My aquaphobia is related to Oceans, Lakes & Waterslide parks which covers just about every nature scene to be had. My phobia is debilitating or should I say needed accommodations are in order.  Recently, I took my mom and sister to Galveston Bay, Texas. I was

Recent Events May 2018

I started a new career path today, branching off my teaching career. It will be an interesting job helping children 5-18 years old learn new coping skills for behavior management and consequently teaching their parent(s) how to recognize and respond appropriately to triggers.  I will be doing a lot of homework until I have a

Two Chin Man

When I was six, we went to visit Aunt Hazel in Anniston, Alabama. Her daughter Martha Louise had just married a Child Psychiatrist and the groom wanted to evaluate all of us children. My brother went in first and came back out and said that the doctor had double chins. My sister went in and also came

The joy of being a dog owner

I have been blessed with fur-babies, each one bring a unique character that enamours them into my heart. She had a special pup named  Brigett who lived a long  life with family. Angle was our very first dog. She was a chocolot labrador retriever full blooded… She was very gentle with the children and lived

Vandalism hits hard

The thieves did their best to destroy my car moulding and gain access into my locked car on Nov. 27th, 2017.  Their cowardly behaviour costs over $500.00 to repair, of which I don’t have. Insurance deductible is higher than that so everybit of the repairs will have to come out of my pocket.  We will

Princess Bella

What a joy to have beautiful and kind granddaughters; Bella, Michelle, and Elaine. Bella had an extended family Birthday Breakfast this morning, She really enjoyed pulling her gifts out of her bag.  She is quite the little Princess at two years old.  She loves to eat pancakes for breakfast and have apple juice. Cousins w/aunt,

Adventures of RJ

Adventures of  R.J. the Llama Chapter One p.1 One Sunday morning RJ the Llama and his wife Patches were grazing in the pasture when they heard a truck drive over the cattle guard at the gate and stop. [Pict:  truck and country road scene] p.2  RJ decides he had better go have a look at

40th Wedding Anniversary

Rose’s family Joe, Michelle, Elaine, and Bella had their party shoes on and Kassidey’s family Nathaniel and Zack were ready to do a do-se-do.

Poems 2015

You are my knight in well-tended armor My protector and friend You are the love of my life Loyal and devoted You are my eternal soulmate My love has no bounds If I had but one wish It would be for your Health, wealth, and happiness For without good health, wealth, is meaningless Without wealth,

My Very First blog post

This is the excerpt for your very first post.