Last week, I shared how fun it was to write with my students online. I can’t wait for later this month when we reunite! I also promised I’d share my writing. I chose the prompt of writing a family story that’s often told, and I was surprised by the way it chose to present itself.Continue reading “Slice of Life Tuesday: Family Story”
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Slice of Life Tuesday: On the Day You Were Born
Today my younger son turned 22. And while tributes take many forms, this was the one my fingers told me to write.
Slice of Life Tuesday: No Guilt
School is officially out for me! I’ve been looking forward to this time since…well, spring of 2024, to be honest. And of course, around school the conversation at this time of year is, “So…what are you doing this summer?” My response? As LITTLE as POSSIBLE. Ideally, I’d do more weightlifting, but my back is notContinue reading “Slice of Life Tuesday: No Guilt”
Slice of Life Day 28: The Best Part
Ask me what was best about today, And I could tell you it was a sunny day Or the crocuses in bloom Or a good workout Or a delightful dog walk But the best part, by far, Was having to set the table for four once again. It’s good to have my guy home, ifContinue reading “Slice of Life Day 28: The Best Part”
Upon Re-Entry
I’ve been here. I’ve returned to school after a devastating loss before, and I did it again today. Days like these are strange, tiring and full of uncertainty. Will I be able to hold myself together? Can I make it through? Do I have it in me to accept the “we missed you’s,” the knowingContinue reading “Upon Re-Entry”
Long Day
Today was hard. It was long, and it felt heavy in my hand and in my heart. It was full of colleagues, and students, and friends, and family members, who are struggling in one direction or another, and who needed time and love and attention and compassion. And I gave it, in one direction orContinue reading “Long Day”
Soapbox: The Way I see Things 