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”
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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.
Election Day
This sunny, colorful fall afternoon I walked a few blocks to my polling station grateful for the opportunity to vote in my city’s local election for mayor. As a woman, this isn’t a right that has always been extended. I’m thankful humans are able to change history.
Giving Up
To be honest, being back in the classroom has been really hard for me. I’ve been swinging on a pendulum for years about my desire to teach. I was burned out when I stepped away. I missed it while I was on the outside looking in. I’m struggling now that I’m back at it. HereContinue reading “Giving Up”
Falling Back
I’m grateful for: Tony the Pig making people smile while we hike An “extra” hour of rest Clean floors and bedding Sunshine and colorful falling leaves Tony the Pig snuggles Taking chances
Family & Wordsmiths
On the fourth day of November, I am grateful for an early morning walk in the cold catching up with an old friend, and sweating amongst the heat of irons and steam with family while working wrinkles out of tablecloths. I am also incredibly grateful for wordsmiths and songwriters who string words and musical notesContinue reading “Family & Wordsmiths”
Firsts and Seconds
About a week ago, I had a hankering for popcorn. Popcorn is not usually a snack of choice for me, but on this day, I really wanted some. We didn’t have any in the house. We also don’t have a microwave, so for a moment or two, I wondered how I’d even be able toContinue reading “Firsts and Seconds”
Cardinal Confidence: A Passion Project 