Lakefront Fairies

Lakefront Fairies You are Invited to Listen to the waves Walk by the lake Smell the wildflowers Lay beneath the trees Enjoy the breeze Look up  Watch the clouds float by Be still Breathe deep Close your eyes Lift your arms up high Listen to their stories There’s magic in the air As you quietContinue reading “Lakefront Fairies”

I woke up laughing…

I woke up Laughing At what I did not know At what I did not care Belly Laughs Silly Giggles Tears Bellowing from within Shaking Quaking  My being Awoke Alive with mirth I face today … Yet I wonder God What was the joke? I did wake up laughing today. In all my years, allContinue reading “I woke up laughing…”

Standing Tall

This song is at the end of this post with lyrics. I am putting link here for you to listen to as you read. I have woken with this rolling through me, ran with it rolling through me, safe to say it is my summer mantra. Possibly my life mantra. While life is challenging God’sContinue reading “Standing Tall”

Wrap Yourself in love and kindness…

Sunday my doctoral journey ended. Officially I am Dr. Marietta F. Luckman, letting that sink in. Wow, thanks God. Jerrel W. Jones was awarded a lifetime achievement or honorary doctoral degree with a long title during our commencment. His family filled the entire row in front of us. My stomach in knots (so much soContinue reading “Wrap Yourself in love and kindness…”

Gratitudes

I left my gratitude journal at home today. Usually I put it in my purse. When I get to work it is the first thing I set on my desk when I get to work. Breaks, when I have moments between groups, I write gratitudes. I offer thanks for the good in my day, helpsContinue reading “Gratitudes”

Languish No More…

My 30 day listening quest has ended, yet I listen. Each day I get up and there is a passage I am buringing to read, read, listen. Lectio Divina, the practice of wholly listening. This is day 5 listening on my own without a script (the book Enjoy the Silence, A 30 Day Experiment ListeningContinue reading “Languish No More…”

Friday Reads, Women’s History March 4

Here are this week’s reads, from my desk to yours! Enjoy Excerpt from Love from the Vortex, Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz. The Movement of Me (an excerpt taken from 49-52) Yolanda Sealy-Ruiz I have changed.  There is no possible way  I can remain the same after sharing time and space  with you. Never in my life’s history  haveContinue reading “Friday Reads, Women’s History March 4”

There is a Walrus reading in my chair

There is a walrus reading in my classroom. Sitting in my chair,  He likes it there. I wonder, Who put him there? He is quite rare, Gave me a scare. Not sure how we will fare. Is this his new lair? Does anyone care? There is a Walrus reading in my chair. Who should IContinue reading “There is a Walrus reading in my chair”

Friday Reads…

This week’s reads from my desk to yours. Nothing makes me happier than reader’s walking into my room asking, “What are the new reads this week?” Here are a couple they have been enjoying today (I think I have a couple still in my bookbag, will share next week)… have a beautiful day and weekend!Continue reading “Friday Reads…”

Friday reads

As a reading specialist my Friday practice is to share new reads with students and staff. Loving to read is a gift as books are magical, they take us to beautiful places, teach, heal and restore. After attending the Wisconsin State Reading Convention I was inspired to share with you. So from my desk toContinue reading “Friday reads”