Life challenges us; we all know that. Sometimes I forget to be grateful for this life I have. I focus on the things that bring me worry and anxiety and the big one – FEAR. Let’s name it. Fear…fear that I’m doing it wrong, making mistakes, missing something. Afraid to make a move, paralyzed. Well,Continue reading “A New Day…Everyday”
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March 27, 2023 – 2 more weeks until spring break.
I am looking forward to my break in Panama City, Florida this year. I have never really taken the week of break for a vacation – in more than 20 years. Teachers and administrators around here are hanging on by a thread and the teenagers are ready for the warm weather…they are all twitter-pated. (shoutContinue reading “March 27, 2023 – 2 more weeks until spring break.”
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.”
My Three Things from Berlin on July 4th, 2022
Berlin, Germany I am grateful for all that I have and for all that this life has to offer me in 2022; I am grateful for this WWII History tour and all that I have learned and experienced so far – so sad, yet so proud to be American; I am grateful that my studentContinue reading “My Three Things from Berlin on July 4th, 2022”
Paris in July-3things
July 1, 2022 The weather has been so mild for us on this trip, and the people of Paris have been very kind. I am grateful for cabs when I am tired of walking – 7 miles today on a broken right foot and and left busted knee – I am so grateful I didContinue reading “Paris in July-3things”
Monday, Monday 3 things
February 28, 2022 – I am grateful that today I felt energized after work for, probably, the first time in 2022. I have been sick or just run down all of 2022 so far. So, today was a good day – serene – and the weather was nice enough, too for a long silent walk.Continue reading “Monday, Monday 3 things”
Early morning gratitude
February 16, 2022 I am grateful for a good night’s sleep and fresh day to start again; I am grateful coffee is so easy to make and I do not have to milk a cow this morning for my creamer – where would I even find a vanilla cow? I am grateful to have theContinue reading “Early morning gratitude”
February 10, 2022 3 things…
“February has an r after the b!?” Man I love teaching Juniors. They never cease to amaze me. For this I am grateful; I had a meeting of the minds tonight with some amazing folks – so grateful for the experience, strength, and hope of others; I am eternally grateful that my mother taught meContinue reading “February 10, 2022 3 things…”
December 21, 2021 and my 3 things of gratitude
Wow – What. A. Day. I can say I felt the spectrum of all of the feels today. From the early morning email informing me of the tragic loss of another student, a senior – to the rage filled trauma trigger…I am at peace only when I focus on the joy of the day. AndContinue reading “December 21, 2021 and my 3 things of gratitude”
3 things on December 20th
Well – I did say a few days ago I was grateful for time to myself and I am glad to have taken more. I am grateful for the respite from teaching; I am grateful to have dinner with baby bird; I am grateful for heat and blankets and a warm home. #3things #gratitude #choosejoy
fields of poppies 