Category Archives: education

I CAN

In a recent online post I ended with Why am I doing this? Because I can. After posting I went on my walk and run. These two words continued to echo through my mind. I can. This verse rolled through me, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” combined with the scripture,Continue reading “I CAN”

Pandemic Summer Transformation

While this summer was not what I had planned, it was one of the best ones I have lived. In an early conversation with my mom she admonished me to be sure I was a better human leaving the pandemic than I was entering it. Taking this to heart I have worked on transforming myContinue reading “Pandemic Summer Transformation”

Morning Poetry

While walking in the early morning poetry rolls through me. I return home to write, read or reread the works of my favorites. Today Mary Oliver’s poetry rolled through me, here are a couple of my favorites. Enjoy. This morning  the beautiful white heron  was floating along above the water and then into the skyContinue reading “Morning Poetry”

Hmmmm…..

Every Laugh and good time that comes my way feels ten times better than before I knew such sadness.  Once outside, I quicken my step as I head to my car. I have patients to see at the office, people like me, all of us trying our best to get out of our own ways.Continue reading “Hmmmm…..”

Ordinary becomes Extraordinary

Ordinary becomes Extraordinary Breaths are measured, gratitude for life, breathing Family is sacred, never closer Laughter is cherished, babies laughter, yours, mine  Joy is limited, each moment counts Hope, messages of hope fill the airways Friends gather, old and new virtual meetings abound, calls renew Walks refresh, outdoor time is our reprieve, colors seem brighterContinue reading “Ordinary becomes Extraordinary”

Leaning in….

Pandemic days get long, despite their length, today my gratitude journal list hit 5000. There is so much to be grateful for, amid the angst. Joy, happiness is a choice, one I must make daily. For me it means digging in, finding, surrounding myself with beauty, beautiful words, conversations, friends, flowers, smells, pausing to findContinue reading “Leaning in….”

Pandemic Creations, Take 2

Plans for the month of April and spring break were not this. Life is different. Weird, finding ways to fill the days. Plans have changed. Studying, finding ways to renew strength, power through. Thankful for all that is. I am here, alive when so many are perishing. Life is good, quiet. Blessed to be.

When is the first day of Spring?

This question was posed to me by one group of students. I was wrong, after I said I thought it came in April, we looked it up. Their response was that is Soooooo far away. Well it comes March 19, still a ways away. In response to their inquiry, our find, today is dedicated toContinue reading “When is the first day of Spring?”

My Oyster, My Story

My original idea for library vacation dreams came from the article 20 most beautiful libraries in America by Megan Barber. I have added a previsit to Nashville because I am visiting with my sister. Then looking at my calendar I have March, April and June trips. April and June are inspired from the article. IContinue reading “My Oyster, My Story”