This photo was inspired by the image below. I have fallen in love with hot, herbal teas. I read “The secret to a well balanced life is a cup of tea in one hand and a book in the other,” …. thought, “who knew I was well balanced?”Lol, debatable for sure, good to know. SoContinue reading “Hello Gorgeous!”
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Reflections
Today is a day of reflection, my baby is 21. Wow, how time flies. I remember the day he was born. My eldest was five, I was 31, married, just moved into our dream home that we had built, life looked great. Looked is the opportune word here. On the outside our life looked greatContinue reading “Reflections”
Sunrise
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 This morning on the way to work the sunrise was glorious. I had to capture it so I could revisit on the gloomy, dark days (which seem to be in abundance right now). Thankful forContinue reading “Sunrise”
Revolutions around the Sun
December 20, 2020 marked the celebration of fifty two revolutions around the sun. Today I am embarking on my fifty third revolution around the sun. I love this visual and as a fourth grade educator we would enact it, balls, flashlights and walks around the sun. Discussing the difference between a rotation, twenty four hoursContinue reading “Revolutions around the Sun”
What is good about you today?
As a reading specialist I meet with over thirty students of low socio economic means a day in small groups. Thirty minute focused, intentional small reading groups (one to three students a group). They have been identified as the lowest twenty percent of each grade level, those who are academically challenged readers. Each group, eachContinue reading “What is good about you today?”
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”
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