French fries with dinner? You betcha.Wine? Don’t mind if I do.Write a slice? I’m not sure.Early bedtime? Sounds like a plan.Write a slice? I need inspiration.Write a slice? Time for jammies.Write a slice? I will later.Write a slice? Bedtime for kids.Youngest daughter asleep. Write a slice?I cannot. Oldest daughter is awake.Oldest daughter is asleep. Maybe…… Continue reading I’m just not sure I can…
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foundations
Kim’s husband has Melanoma, stage 4. Vivian’s husband died last night, suddenly, of a heart attack. This week I have felt sad, and afraid. When friends and loved ones share news like this, it is alarming, chilling and heartbreaking. ‘This can happen’, I think. It happens to us all. When crisis occurs, we look to…… Continue reading foundations
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I still long for your approval
Holding on Until the End
For the past week, showering has been one of my biggest accomplishments. Today wasn’t very different, other than managing to take my pup for a short walk up the street and being able to breathe through my nose for most of today. I count these things as wins. My phone rang, and I recognized the…… Continue reading Holding on Until the End
The Elephant in the Room
Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge. I’m slicing most days this month. Thanks for stopping by! That damn elephant just won’t go away. Lumbering in, firmly taking my attention from the here and now to its swinging trunk, like the pendulum of a clock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Its gray countenance…… Continue reading The Elephant in the Room
peace passed on
This peace plant has been in our family for 35 years. And its first bloom came out yesterday.
Relationship Woes
I’ve been in a relationship for 11 years now (more if you count the courting stages) and it’s been a roller coaster ride. I’m referring to my teaching career. For me it was young love. That can’t eat, can’t sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence, World Series kind of love. #ItTakesTwo I was…… Continue reading Relationship Woes
I’m lucky because I’m…
reading Professional Troublemaker: The Fear Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones and she is dropping *clap* gems *clap*. writing EVERY DAY in March, and hoping it becomes a habit! thinking about how much I get to do. When I change my mindset from what I *have* to do, to what I *get* to do, I…… Continue reading I’m lucky because I’m…
prepared
I bustle and dash around; cutting and making materials, recording voice parts. Always looking for the BEST music examples to demonstrate triplets. Afterwards, driving to two stores, I finally find the present for my niece’s 5th birthday, Once home, I wrap and mail a care package and a get-well card. Reading and answering all of…… Continue reading prepared
A Limerick: Puppy Sitting
I’m feeling very luckyTo be watching my best friend’s puppyShe’s small and she’s brownAnd likes to jump up and downShe is pretty happy-go-lucky! I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by Two Writing Teachers! Today is day 17!
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