This year has been long, challenging. I am not going to lie the struggles have been real. Yet, in all the challenges, struggles there has been good, learning, growth. The bad, dark, down moments,days have opened reservoirs of grace, light, good. Today, work is done for a few days. Virtual teaching, shut down until Monday.Continue reading “This Year…”
Category Archives: #fall
My Jeans….
May not be a big deal for a lot of humans, for me the picture of me in these jeans is monumental. A little background. I was raised in Apostolic Pentecostalism. This is a very strict fundamentalist religion. As a female, child in this walk I was unable to wear pants as they were identifiedContinue reading “My Jeans….”
It is Gonna be OK
It is Gonna Be Ok I am so sick of saying this How many times have I said it this year? How many times have I said it today? This has to be my mantra as of late… What does it mean? Really? Are we gonna be ok? What is ok? Someone please lay itContinue reading “It is Gonna be OK”
Listening
Leaning in Morning meditations Autumn by Vivaldi Candles lit Daily eating making three bright meals Researching Reading Listening Working Running Resting Tears of joy, frustration Transforming Laughing Delighting in simplicity Admiring nature Conversations; fun, difficult, challenging Listening to self, others Reflecting Contemplating Life, what a beautiful gift Profound gratitude for all that is
Final October Run, Final Thoughts
Wally, Suzanne, Sophie…. I honor you. Wally passed on three weeks ago. He was my next door neighbor for the past fifteen years. He was a quiet, retired handyman. He loved to fix my lawn mower, snow blower, always puttering around in his yard. Last year my garage door broke so he came over toContinue reading “Final October Run, Final Thoughts”
When Pigs Fly…upside down
When Pigs Fly… upside down It was 40 degrees out. I was cold since losing 54lbs, cannot seem to get warm but I needed to run,no rain, no snow, sunshine. Reluctantly I got in my car and drove to the lakefront. I was bundled up, tanktop, long sleeve fleece top, fleece lined leggings, fleece hoodie,Continue reading “When Pigs Fly…upside down”
Gratitude
Gratitude Friday off, it is rainy, cold and dreary. My blessings are many; I woke up a hot cup of java books to read Max, doggo snuggles House, roof over my head Heat Bed Food Family and friends These are a few of my many. Recently our administrative assistant at our school was diagnosed withContinue reading “Gratitude”
I am…
On the way to work this morning I listened to my favorite meditation. Here is the link. It is one I listen to frequently. I found it one Sunday morning after a run. I didn’t want to leave the lakefront so I sat on a bench enjoying the sunrise, listening.
October Running 3; An homage to those who have passed on or survived breast cancer
It was fall, my eldest son was newborn and I was a young educator teaching in an urban public school. I was blessed to have a wonderful position at an early childhood specialty school. We had wonderful administrative staff, our program coordinator, Betty was amazing. Always impeccably dressed she mentored us. I respected her, enjoyedContinue reading “October Running 3; An homage to those who have passed on or survived breast cancer”
October Running 2; An homage to those who have passed on or survived breast cancer
That call, text you never want to get. The one where someone you love shares news about a recent diagnosis.This past Saturday was that day. The text read; Very sad news tonight; Bev was diagnosed with breast cancer, crying emoji. My heart sank, Wow. Maybe this was why I have felt so compelled to runContinue reading “October Running 2; An homage to those who have passed on or survived breast cancer”
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