This week, along with many, many others, my evenings so far have been filled with old-timey country music watching Ken Burns’ series on PBS. So much of that music was the soundtrack of my childhood with my hillbilly dad from … Continue reading
Today as I was leaving school, the Sky was the glorious clear blue of a sunny afternoon… dotted with the brightest, fluffiest clouds- a perfect contrast to the rainy morning. It was like a special delivery just to make me … Continue reading
Back to School. Three little words. But what a stir they cause! Excitement and gladness, to be sure. Eagerness to see your colleagues and students. Stepping back into a familiar (or new, for many) building and room. Getting ready. The … Continue reading
In the morning rush of drivers heading toward work She alone appeared carefree Rolling along in her convertible Top down,music blaring, long hair blowing in the wind, a huge smile on her face A vacationer heading toward fun
The rain drops fall, huge and heavy, pelting the trees and bushes and flowers The clouds seemed to empty themselves of all the water they held and yet More gray clouds fill the sky, ready, just waiting for the right … Continue reading
Two years ago, my friend passed away, a victor in the war against ovarian cancer. In her first battle, she fought to remission, winning more time with family and friends and her beloved horse. When remission was lost, she battled … Continue reading
Maddie’s on the move (accompanied by a photo of my great-niece in her car seat, finally going home from the NICU after 3 months) Everybody gets one! (Oprah… I mean Kristina, at the Smekens Literacy Retreat… announcing a resource we … Continue reading
