#3things – Page 3 – fields of poppies

The end of an era, a bit of acceptance, and a new beginning.

March 23, 2023 This past weekend I finally removed the remnant pieces of my once-amazing classroom. Covid-19 forced the teachers to remove all non-standard seating in our high school and go back to boring, impersonal, 100-year-old rows of desks. I kept the items of comfortable seating in a room close to mine that was onceContinue reading “The end of an era, a bit of acceptance, and a new beginning.”

Monday, Monday

March 20, 2023 I am grateful for the good night of sleep I just had; I am grateful for warm bed I’m still tucked into as I write this; I am grateful for the the extra 30 minutes of sleep I’m about to get! #3things #gratitude #choosejoy

3 things March 6th 2023

I am grateful for the able body that has allowed me to work in my yard for the last 3 days. It has been a long time since I have been able to get my hands dirty on my own little piece of heaven; I am grateful that I got to spend time with myContinue reading “3 things March 6th 2023”

3 things on February 27, 2023

Deep cleansing breath….I am grateful for time to myself to heal. My path is not straight but it is clear; I am grateful for time to slow down and breathe. Taking care of myself should be easy but over the years I forgot how; I am grateful for the love of family. Blood and otherwiseContinue reading “3 things on February 27, 2023”

February 26th 3 things 2023

Little girl giggles and sweet baby curls; bright sunny days at the park; a drive home with windows wide open. #gratitude #3things #choosejoy

3 things – Good Morning February 24th, 2023

I am grateful for grandbabies, cathartic sobs, and a cool fresh breeze blowing a cross my face as I lift it to face the sky. #gratitude #choosejoy #3things

3 things of gratitude on a crisp, January morning

I am grateful to be able to witness a sunrise on the beach; I am grateful for the peace and rest that followed this picture; I am so grateful for good friends and our traditions. #choosejoy #gratitude #3things #girlsweekend

My little sock-free corner…

3 things: January 2, 2023 My first list of gratitude for 2023 overflows, so I decided to focus on the simple things. I am grateful that 10 weeks after my move I finally have all of my socks put away off of the top of this dresser (and everything else, too…but the socks seemed toContinue reading “My little sock-free corner…”

December 23rd 3 things…in the freezing wind.

2022 – coats, hats, scarves….and giggles and games…and family, above all else, family. #3things #choosejoy #gratitude

3 things on a rainy day in December

December 11, 2022 The rain just keeps coming. It’s a slow soaking which I know our ground needs but our spirits have had enough of it. I am grateful for the shelter of my home and for the knowledge that my loved ones are also. Due to my health and recent move I decided notContinue reading “3 things on a rainy day in December”