sharing the stairs – because life has ups and downs…

Step Off the Porch

25 Jun 202225 Jun 2022

Have you ever tried to convey your point to someone and failed miserably? Or vent about something, and another person totally gets it?🙌 Every day? Yep! There are so many…

Refresh and Reset

18 Jun 202218 Jun 2022

Traveling✈️ has a way of bringing out the adventurous spirit that lives in all of us. The day-to-day grind wears on the soul after a while.😔 It's important to step…

Get Out and Explore

11 Jun 202211 Jun 2022

When my kids graduated high school, I didn't want to give them gifts. I wanted to provide experiences. So they chose a destination to visit and the general plan. Our…

Use Those Days

4 Jun 20224 Jun 2022

I'm going to make my friends in human resources uncomfortable so buckle up.😬 Can we talk about 🤧sick days for a minute? I received a certain amount each year. Any…

End of Career

28 May 202228 May 2022

When I first started teaching 32 years ago, I had the best group of professionals around me as guides and mentors. 🏆The best- I'm telling you! I was fortunate. I…

Last Week in the Classroom

21 May 202221 May 2022

This will be my last week in the classroom as a teacher, a spot I've held for 32 years.😊 It seems kind of surreal that I have been a teacher…

Notes for Life

14 May 202214 May 2022

When my older kids graduated from high school, I shared written words with them. The writings were intended to be notes for life- geared towards each of them and those…

Carve Out Time

23 Apr 202223 Apr 2022

There's a difference between being busy and busyness. If I lose ⏰hours in my day because of scrolling 📱social media or watching every contestant perform on American Idol, that's busyness.😬…

What If…You Have Chicken Nacho Moments

16 Apr 202218 Apr 2022

I'm sure you have moments that stick out to you. Memories that aren't about anything grand, but they're big in your mind. 😍Sometimes, those smaller moments are the ones that…

Change Becomes My Comfort Zone

9 Apr 20229 Apr 2022

You've probably heard this quote: "Change begins at the end of your comfort zone." I'm not one who typically embraces change.😬 Instead, I stand back and evaluate all potential ❌hazards…

What If…We Keep It Sweet

2 Apr 20222 Apr 2022

We're all about 🍰dessert at our house. We've had dessert and called it dinner many times. True story.😂 We hopped in the car the other night to grab a sweet…

What If…Technology is Just a Tool

26 Mar 202226 Mar 2022

We recently stayed in a hotel on the National Register of Historic Places. It was modern enough to accommodate all of the needs for today with plenty of quirky remnants…

What If…We Run Together

19 Mar 202218 Mar 2022

If you have been around our family for even a minute, you've probably heard some story that involves 🏃🏻‍♂️running. We all love to hit the pavement or the trails. No…

What If…We Try

12 Mar 202212 Mar 2022

I'm kind of at a loss for words. I know what you're thinking. It won't last forever.😂 There's just a lot on my mind. It's difficult to sort it all…

What If…You’re Undistracted

5 Mar 20226 Mar 2022

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was part of the launch team for the new 📒book, UNDISTRACTED, by Bob Goff. When I saw the applications 💻online for this…

What If…It Could Be Again

26 Feb 202226 Feb 2022

We had a family room and a living room in my childhood 🏠home. The family room was cozy with plump couches, a table for meals, and the big 📺TV. The…

What If…You’re the Setter

19 Feb 202219 Feb 2022

A piece I 📝wrote several years ago continues to be shared 🌎worldwide daily. I am humbled and baffled that this blog has a life of its own out of oodles…

What If…We Share the Love

12 Feb 202212 Feb 2022

I'm on the launch team for the new Bob Goff 📘book- UNDISTRACTED- coming in March. I KNOW!😍 I'm psyched. Stay tuned- I'll have more to say on this in a…

What If…We’re Ready for Wintertime

5 Feb 20225 Feb 2022

A massive ❄️winter storm closed schools and limited travel last week. I didn't mind being stuck inside because I was recovering from the 🤧flu. Having bonus days off due to…

What If…We Expect It

29 Jan 202229 Jan 2022

I'm not a fan of public 🚽restrooms. I am not going into one unless it's unavoidable. 😬When my kids were young, I trained them to get in and out without…

Dianne Schramm

I'm known for my quick smile, positive attitude, and loud laughter. I absolutely adore my husband and kids. A few of my favorite things (did you just sing that?) are warm sunshine, a pint of ice cream with a spoon, all things Disney, a great workout, random acts of kindness, and loud music in the car. Did I mention coffee? Where else can you find me? Twitter: @dianneschramm Instagram: @sharingthestairs

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