For some reason, I don’t mourn what was for a lengthy period. I am just wired that way. Amidst the aches and pain that can come with changes, I think I do well at embracing the new. And yes, I am one of those who may put up an initial resistance, but I have masteredContinue reading “Just Jump”
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All Kinds of Wonderful
They come in all faces, races, ages, sizes, and shapes. They give my world flavor, shine, and beauty of a special kind. Welcome to my world – ‘a many splendored thing’! These are the souls that have helped to shape the ‘me’ I so appreciate today. The wiser, calmer, stronger, kinder and more graceful me.Continue reading “All Kinds of Wonderful”
My First
Ignorantia juris non excusat. Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Or in my case – not paying attention is no excuse. That is how I got my first traffic citation – moving violation. A year or two after I moved to my community they added a new sign – ‘Right Turn Only’ -to oneContinue reading “My First”
Valued
Wonderfully Made I’m an open book to youEven from a distance, you know what I’m thinking.You know when I leave and when I get back;I’m never out of your sight.Nothing about me escapes you You know everything I’m going to saybefore I start the first sentence.I look behind me and you’re there,then up ahead andContinue reading “Valued”
Our Little World of Love
Fresh faced and barely just a girl myself – I discovered a world of love in my classroom. Through the years, I’ve felt nothing but love from my students. I’ve been privileged to get front row seats to their journey – if but for a small slice of time. These are now doctors, educators, socialContinue reading “Our Little World of Love”
That Happy Place
This piece of art was on my desk with a blank chalkboard-like space. It needed it to come alive with some words that reflected my heart. I gave my very gifted student the words – she created some beautiful lettering. As I watched her, I saw someone who found her happy place. She loved letteringContinue reading “That Happy Place”
Hello Me
Lesson Learned: ‘Put your oxygen mask on first before assisting others’. An important life lesson I choose to continue to embrace as I enter this new year. It’s nothing new but it has kept me from imploding time and time again. This is not the chronicle of the self-indulged, self-absorbed narcissist. One may say it’sContinue reading “Hello Me”
Reflection of Me
It is my belief that plants were gifted to us as message of love from God. When you don’t know what to get me – get me plants. These were all gifted to me at some point, primarily by my students. It tells me that they hear me. This morning I glanced at the ‘lady’Continue reading “Reflection of Me”
My Way
About that night: I danced in the lights and the flurries of the fake snow. It was my birthday and I wanted to do something different. So often the child in us goes to sleep as we start adulting. Two weeks ago on my birthday night I toured a beautiful garden that was transformed withContinue reading “My Way”
Guess the Place
Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone.”( Borrowed) Waterfalls have a way of bringing out the best in us – the adult and the child all at once! Here the fountain of youth meets me in a refreshing way. My baby girls are all grownContinue reading “Guess the Place”
Restored Hearts 