Change is constant. Especially the last two years as a teacher. I don’t want to dwell on the past today, but look forward to the future. Continue reading
Musings
Looking forward (glancing back)
It’s that time of year again when I review the past year’s accomplishments, make a graphic for the year ahead, and set a focus. Read on, if you want, but I warn you that I’m going to get bleak before I bring it back to my hopes for the future (and hopefully inspire you for the year ahead too). Continue reading
Thankfulness & Pauses (or semi-hiatus)
Sometimes it seems impossible to believe that there are people who enjoy reading my words. Not only my stories or poems, but just my blog posts and the random things I voice here. Continue reading
Filling the well and a Giveaway!
I’m a bit discouraged about my summer goals and the lack of accomplishment that’s actually happened. I’ll talk more about that in a bit. BUT when I get down, what do I do? I give something away! Continue reading
I survived & “The Giving Teacher”
School got out here in my school district on May 20th for the kiddos, the 21st for teachers. I officially survived the school year. I didn’t think I’d make it, but I took it one day at a time. Continue reading
Light, Dark, & 2021
I’m not big on resolutions at the beginning of the year (they come and go too easily), but I do regular goal setting instead. I also create a graphic for the year that I’ve shared every year for the past few years now. I actually have TWO for this year, but I may ramble a bit first to explain my thoughts behind them (forgive me if I do). Continue reading
Holiday ruminations, warmth, & Holidoodle cancellations
I almost feel like I should come up with a snazzy title a la “Deep Thoughts” from SNL when I muse on things. I’m not sure who reads the entries where I delve into my psyche or the state of affairs of the world, but whomever you are? Thank you for sticking with me AND for bearing with my rambling. Continue reading
Allergies and nightmares
I’ve been thinking for weeks now, what to say. And last night, when I couldn’t sleep YET again, I figured out my thoughts. I’ve been reluctant, even afraid, to say anything at all because I didn’t think it was my moment to talk. It’s NOT my voice that needs to be heard. But today I can’t be silent any more. Continue reading
Upcoming April Poetry blogs
Those of you who have followed my blog for a while now already know that April is one of my favorite months: National Poetry Month! Don’t you love this year’s poster (above)? It reminds me of hanging poems from the tree by the campfire at Highlights. If you’re new to my blog, then let me explain an annual tradition I started and muse on its benefits. Continue reading
Fear, Dragons, and Resources
I was doing perfectly fine until this morning. And by fine, I mean I was so busy scrambling to cancel/rearrange/work/survive, that I didn’t have time to be afraid. And that’s not to say I wasn’t worried, because BOY have I been worried about so many other people (my mom, my TA, my friends, etc.). But I woke up this morning and suddenly, there it was: fear. It was just sitting on my chest and I couldn’t get back to sleep. Continue reading