When I open my eyes in the morning, I’m getting in the habit of being thankful for being given another day. As I am in the midst of my second act, I feel much more connected to being grateful for each day. I don’t think I appreciated each day as much when I was younger,Continue reading “Every day is a second chance.”
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Life Lessons Happen in an Unlikely Place: the Kitchen
Someone recently asked me if I enjoy cooking, and I wasn’t sure how to answer the question. It’s complicated. I’ve never been particularly confident when it comes to my culinary skills. When our kids were young, I made a lot of Hamburger Helper and we made weekly outings to McDonald’s. It was just easier forContinue reading “Life Lessons Happen in an Unlikely Place: the Kitchen”
People Were Right: I Am Tired
I chose to ignore what people were saying during the school year. Right and left, I noticed quotes and comments on Instagram and Twitter about teachers saying how tired they were. Allies were saying the same thing about us. I chose to ignore what was being said, because I’m a firm believer that even ifContinue reading “People Were Right: I Am Tired”
It’s Been a Hot Minute
The last time I wrote my grandson was seven months old. He just had his first birthday a little over a week ago. So much has happened over the last five months, but it makes no sense to give a rundown. There’s too much to tell. Over the next few weeks my goal is toContinue reading “It’s Been a Hot Minute”
Kindness Always Wins, Always
I believe that a person should always be kind no matter how hard it might be. I don’t know why but sometimes it’s a challenge to be kind, especially in a world where people tell you that sometimes you just have to be an asshole. People take advantage of kindness. People see kindness as aContinue reading “Kindness Always Wins, Always”
Everyday Life Uncluttered 