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Books and bathrooms

For as long as I can remember, I have identified myself as a reader (unlike me as a writer, and yes, I see the irony in me writing this statement). I’ve always managed to get lost in books. Maybe it’s my imagination- I love to get new material. My parents used to joke how I…… Continue reading Books and bathrooms

Heavy, Heavy

Treading water, pressure, heavyTo Do lists growing, busy, heavyMom Uber running, racing, heavy”What’s for dinner?”, decision making, heavyMask Optional, anxiousness, heavyOutpatient Surgery, nerves sprinting, heavyWeekend full already, over-scheduled, heavyIn-Person in-service, for what?, heavyJust keep swimming, drowning, heavyReady for a break, sub plans?!, heavyFifty More Days, Countdown, Heavy

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Categorized as Janette

8:45pm

right now… I am tired. I have no shoes or socks on, and am still in my work clothes. I had waffles for dinner a moment ago, because I only had the energy (or inclination?)for one finger to push down the toaster lever. My feet feel the cold, hardwood floor and it’s only mildly uncomfortable.…… Continue reading 8:45pm

Mask Optional

Today was a huge shift in our district: “mask optional”, and I wasn’t there for it. This made the guilt I felt for taking another day off even more heavy. I wanted to be there for them, to walk them through it. But for B and I, it is NOT mask optional for about a…… Continue reading Mask Optional

The Magic of a Book Frenzy

Ahh the magic of a book frenzy!“Mrs. K, this is literally book heaven!”Kids browsing our newly established fantasy bookshelvesReading coversAnd googling reviewsSwapping titles with friendsGiving book recommendations“You HAVE to read this series!”“I think you will LOVE this book! I read it earlier this year!”Talking fastOohing and AhhingQuickly jotting down titles to curate their own “must…… Continue reading The Magic of a Book Frenzy

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Are we there yet?

There is a certain pointWe arrive there and then wonderIs this it?Is this when it’s enough or too much?Is this the point that makes the difference?We never truly know the answerThe point is ever changingFurther away, or even in the pastLooking ahead or backThe answer is never clearKeep going, keep movingDon’t look backDon’t look too…… Continue reading Are we there yet?