There are several. Here are the main ones in chronological order: Before I was born: in November 1959, my Grandpa Ed died of a heart attack at the age of 48, leaving my dad and my Grandma Minnie shocked by his passing. in February 1960, my Aunt Betty and her two children, Darrell (5) and Dianna (2), were murdered in their home while asleep by her husband, leaving my dad and my Grandma Minnie even more shocked and deep in regretful grief. in August 1967, my dad married my mom and in May 1972, I was born and became Lori Ann Jager. Residual grief was imprinted upon my soul. on April 12, 1988, I read these words on a banner "I am the way, the truth, and the life." at the John Wesley White Crusade in May 1990, I moved out of my childhood home to Sioux Falls, SD. in January 1991, I met Dr. James L. Howitz who was influential in my career choice and was imperative to my career success on August 10, 1992, I married Todd Keleher and became Lori Ann Keleher. on July 19, 1993, I gave birth to Jessica Elizabeth, the first of my four greatest blessings! in December 1994, I graduated from Huron University with a B.Ed. in math & science. in August 1995, I began working as math teacher in the Wessington School District. in August 1998, I began working as a math teacheri n the Wolsey School District. on January 1, 1999, I read these words on a website "I am mind and am good." from the William W Walter Foundation on August 10, 2001, I gave birth to Jemma Ann, the second of my four greatest blessings! in 2003, I earned National Board Certification as awarded by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. in June 2005, I fell in love with Roger Fritzsche, which eventually led to a divorce. in August 2009, I began working as a math & science teacher at Huron Middle School in 2009, I received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching on June 14, 2011, I gave birth to Raya Kaye & Lily Beth, the last of my four greatest blessings! in August 2011, I began working as a mathe & science teacher at Huron High School in 2015, Transform Your Classroom was born. in 2020, Transform Your World was born. in May 2022, I agreed to return to the Wolsey-Wessington School District and fell in love with Tom Rice... on , I married Tom Rice and became Lori Ann Rice. in May 2026, I graduated from Waldorf University with a M.Ed. in Social & Emotional Learning

I love my home. It is my favorite place to be. I love to travel, but my home is my refuge. This home, however, is not always the same physical structure - that changes over time. But, this home is always the same in spirit - that place I can be my true self, truly belong and deeply rest. I love all that I have in and around my home. And when all is dark in the world and I turn inward, I love the comfort of my bed and its blankets and its pillows. I equally love the internet.

It truly is that simple: I cozy up in that recliner. I turn inward. I lay whatever it is on The Universe. And I go to sleep.

In my professional life, I desire more connection with my students - both the ones assigned to me at my high school and the ones who choose to take professional development courses through Transform Your Classroom and Transform Your World. In my personal life, I desire more connection at athletic events - I am tired of traveling to everything by myself and sitting off by myself. I am lonely there.

In my professional life, my goals include: finishing my M.Ed. in Social-Emotional Learning resigning my position as a high school teacher working for DIAL VHS, Transform Your Classroom & Transform Your World full-time I've always thought I'd have to replace the income I earn as a high school teacher with something else. But when I look at my goals from the angle of my tax accountant, I wonder if by earning less annual income and paying less in taxes would put me in an even better financial position that I currently am in. In my personal life, my goals include attending all of the twins' events spending time & sharing space with Tom spending time & sharing space with Jemma, Jessi and my grandkids I've always thought I'd have to wait until the twins graduated from high school for Tom & I to be together. But when I look at my goals from the angle of my trusted therapist, I wonder if I can have all of the above and not wait. I'm going to spend some time each night as I fall asleep imagining what my life could be like a year from now when my professional and personal goals merge into awesomeness!

I am going to pretend I have two weeks to commit to learning these two new things: #1 how to play the guitar #2 how to speak Spanish To start your own Q & A style journal, check out Prompt Monster https://promptmonster.com/

The next moon cycle is from January 29th to February 6th. I would like to have reached a state that includes continuous happiness, health, wealth, and freedom. I have wanted this as long as I can remember, my entire life. I do wonder sometimes if this ideal existence is possible. I would simply like to be accomplished in peace, in harmony, and in love; for always.

In my professional life, I need to trust myself and God/The Universe/My Higher Power enough to resign from the job that currently provides over half of my annual income so I can scale the work I am passionate about: Transform Your Classroom & Transform Your World. In my personal life, I need to trust the love Tom & I have and trust the strength of that love as we now live 3 hours apart. He shows me every single day how much he loves me. I need to stop doubting and believe him!

To me, being vulnerable equates to being my authentic self. When I say what I think, express how I feel, and share my view of the world, then I open myself up to criticism and even ridicule from others. But I am okay with that because that is my critics' problem, not mine. Their judgment indicates their own lack of acceptance and lack of tolerance of others' thoughts, emotions, and views. When I say what I think, express how I feel, and share of myself, I become stronger in my individuality and more deeply rooted in my true being.