Things I learned this week | 2.9.24
Happy Friday! Yes, February is moving on... rather rapidly! (too rapidly?) I am thinking that our little run of gloriously sunny days might be the reason why... because the normal sunless winter we usually get... well, those days just seem to drag, don't they? But...
The Doldrums of “Winter” Riffing | 1.27.23
The "January Thaw" has been more like the "January Revolving Door" in my neighborhood... wintery-mix-rain-repeat. Proof of this weird weather is evident with this: I have Snowdrops that with 5 minutes of sunshine will likely bloom today (I will be watching to get a...
Unraveled Wednesday | 1.25.23
Greetings Unravelers! This week is truly a week for unraveling... issues. So let's get started! First, I thought I'd give you all a very brief update on my experiences at the new doctor yesterday. No... there were no C3PO-style staff. Whew, right? But I am still...
Sometimes Monday | 1.23.23
Brings the dreaded long awaited doctors appointment. Yes, I am a bit nervous. A new doctor. A new office. A new system...although if the pre-check in text that I got on Friday is a hint, it might be easier! AND... 20 minutes before my appointment I will get another...
A Gathering of Poetry | 1.19.23
I first heard this poem a couple of years ago and late last year, I got myself a new book for my Poetry Library (Happy Birthday to ME!) and I was happily surprised to find it there as well. This poem is for teachers everywhere, who teach all the amazing things every...
Unraveled Wednesday | 11.18.23
Greetings dear Unravelers! We are racing through January... yikes! As I am typing this I cannot believe that the month is more than half over. Big hint... Thus far, I don't have much to show for the month! I have reached the halfway point in my Pressed Flowers...
Sometimes Monday | 1.16.23
...is for remembering. Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope. — MLK Jr. I have long been a fan of Martin Luther King Jr. and I loved his "I have a dream" speech... and have watched it dozens and dozens of times. It provides the most "cherry picked" quotes by...