November. The month when we list out what we’re thankful for. I taught a children’s lesson recently. Since it’s the month in which we celebrate Thanksgiving, why not utilize the obvious theme of gratitude? Yes, that’s the topic I chose. Have you ever asked a group of kids, ages varying from 4 years old to sixth … More unlikely
First day of summer. Texted James. He’s tired of summer. Maybe I am too. Usually it’s my favorite season. June though, just go away. Instagram photos of dads and kids with catchy little captions I don’t need to see. Oh, I’m happy you’re happy. But I’m proof that…..well, life isn’t always what it seems. So … More go away, June
This past fall I decided to bring my geraniums indoors. Normally, after the first freeze of the season, I would put the plants in the trash can. Actually, the can designated for yard clippings, leaves and such. I can’t think of the correct name for this can/Herbie/container right now, but trust me, the city of Lexington … More geraniums
A busy week. The busiest of 2014, actually. A fairly normal Monday. Tuesday I tried a book group. Should I have been an English teacher? Maybe. Should I start my own book club and re-read The Sound and the Fury? Maybe. Wednesday….The day before my workplace’s biggest yearly event. Much work. Deadlines. I followed through … More event[ful]
I filed it in the safe. Do most people have alphabetized file folders in their safe? First I cleaned it. Then I placed it in an envelope. I sealed it. Then I filed it at what I considered the appropriate place. Maybe I should have handled it more ceremoniously. I was alone. I didn’t give … More filed away
There are days when nothing makes sense. Days like today. It’s Spring. Officially. It’s also snowing and blowing and when I look out the window I can’t see across the street. I can look forward. A few days ahead. My son’s recital. It will be good. Proud moments. Smiles. Applause. Tomorrow. An opportunity to hear … More ridiculous
I didn’t realize it would soon be time to change the clocks until Thursday. I set my alarm last night, completely aware that I would lose an hour of sleep. I did however, forget to switch my phone alert from silent. The majority of the time, I awake before my alarm goes off. This morning … More spring forward
Now is the winter of our discontent Made glorious summer by this sun of York; And all the clouds that lour’d upon our house In the deep bosom of the ocean buried. An excerpt from Shakespeare’s Richard III. The Winter of Our Discontent. The title of the last novel written by John Steinbeck. A phrase … More winter of my discontent
This morning my daughter and I celebrated the recent news of her foreign exchange placement. She is going to the Czech Republic next school year. She is excited and relieved to finally know where she’ll spend her year abroad, as am I and the rest of our family. We had croissants at National Boulangerie, a … More celebration in the midst
I think after a person feels a certain way for so long, she eventually has to tell herself to stop. Or at least she has to try to stop. You can only run so far in one direction, right? Eventually you’ve got to turn around and head home. But at the moment I convince myself … More crazed and confused
Upon a Sunny Day 