Nadia Alley Granger

Change is Brave

The first time I left the classroom I grieved for months when school returned. I looked at social media posts from teacher friends and previous colleagues with sadness in my heart. Though I appreciated not feeling that beginning of year stress, I didn’t really know what to do with myself. I felt less whole. BeingContinue reading “Change is Brave”

Some Pig

We have a pig child named Tony. He is pretty incredible. God knew we’d need preparation for a pig, so he blessed us with three dogs before Tony. Tony is an adventure – every day – and he is the culmination of all of our past three dogs. Our Morkie, Cici, needed constant attention andContinue reading “Some Pig”

You Look Scary

When did being scary-looking become more accepted than looking older?

Wonderful

My mom had to believe and have faith that life would be wonderful someday. Her strong faith was the music. Her reality was the lyrics.

Life is full of contradictions. What I know now is that all those contradictions can exist together and be true.

I’m back.

Hi strangers. It has been quite a while. I don’t know where this particular post will go. I just know I’ve been feeling a pull to write for some time now. I’ve also been ignoring it for some time now. But, tonight, I decided to open my laptop and let my fingers play on theContinue reading “I’m back.”

Promises Not Resolutions

Another year begins. No goals. No word. No resolutions. Only promises. A promise to do my best and be my best. A promise to honor my mind, body, and spirit. A promise to grow closer to God. A promise to love more. A promise to find, experience, and spread more joy. For years, I’ve keptContinue reading “Promises Not Resolutions”

Thank you, busyness

I hate being busy. I admit it. The older I get the more I enjoy slowing down, and some days I would just prefer to stop. As a younger woman, I had so much drive and ambition to get all the accolades and do all the things. As an almost 40 year old woman, I’mContinue reading “Thank you, busyness”

Tidbits

When you learn tidbits that will make life even a micro-fraction (yes, I made that term up) better, soak it in and use it. Here are a few tidbits I’ve picked up over the last few days. Last of all and kind of off topic, I am in love with fall right now. It isContinue reading “Tidbits”

Colors of Life

When I sit at my desk each day, I see a room full of colorful characters. They all have their own individual flare that adds spice and beauty to life. Colorful characters are everywhere. As I walked the neighborhood this afternoon, I observed a rich fall palette full of golds, oranges, reds, and purples. SomeContinue reading “Colors of Life”

Love

I’m grateful for love. All the kinds of love.