simply writing for the health of it
The hubby and I began our Saturday morning by going for a long(er) run on The Fall Line Trace Trail. We got an early start before the temps became unbearable, and brought Quinn along, so she could get a little fresh air and exercise before we deserted her for the day. Afterwards, we debated heading…
Continue reading ➞ Social Media: The Best Place to Complain
Let's just start with this: I am so grateful for the sun today. After 3 rainy, dreary days, my mood and energy level were suffering. So, yes. Today I am grateful for the sun. At any rate, whenever there are days that are dark and forlorn, I tend to do a lot of thinking. Sometimes…
Continue reading ➞ 5 Things That Have Been Taking Up Space in my Head as of Late
As a teacher, there were more times than I care to admit that I felt I wasn't enough. There were times I felt I wasn't making a difference.There were times I questioned why I was even teaching.There were times I just felt less than.You know—not as good as. Like I should be doing more. Like I should be…
Continue reading ➞ A Little Hindsight on this December Morning
In the educational world, there is a video based discussion platform called Flipgrid which allows students to share their voices (and faces) with others. It's rather simple to use (even for old people like me), so I was a bit surprised when I could hear, but couldn't see a couple of my students. When I…
Continue reading ➞ Numbers, Body Acceptance, and Making a Difference
Why do I write? Why do I feel compelled to write down the jumbled up thoughts bouncing around in my head? I mean, it's not as if the words magically flow out of my head and through my fingertips with great ease, that's for sure. The process of writing is not easy. To be honest,…
Continue reading ➞ I Write Because the World Needs More Honesty
