Goodbye 2021
My heart goes out to everyone who had a rough 2021. A lot of my friends and family have been affected by the pandemic in… Read More »Goodbye 2021
gratitude
Thanksgiving Thoughts
It’s been nearly two weeks since I last posted. I’ve definitely been in a slump. The Florida elections made it even worse.
This time of year is specifically reserved for thanksgiving, and I was having a hard time of thinking of things.Read More »Thanksgiving Thoughts
Chosen Passions
Yesterday two of my friends started a weeklong kayaking journey from Fort DeSoto to Marathon, FL. It’s a 300 mile trip during a time with some of the roughest weather and through some of the most difficult habitats in Florida. And it’s not even their first time!
Every time you feel bored this week, or really comfortable. Every time you take a shower or eat a hot meal, think of my friends. Out on the water. Pursuing their passion.Read More »Chosen Passions
Gratitude 2017
I sit and think of
what I’m thankful for
Such a long list for the year…Read More »Gratitude 2017
Take a Stand
Tonight I took a stand with hundreds of other teachers, students, and parents to support teachers’ pay and working conditions.Read More »Take a Stand
Swept Away
“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”
Back-to-School 2017-2018
Tomorrow, it’s Back-to-School! For teachers, anyway.Read More »Back-to-School 2017-2018
I’m 38-years-old today. Huzzah for making 38 revolutions around the sun!
Bumps in the Road
I’m accepting of the fact that I’m a recovering pessimist (more here). Most days I look at the bright side of life. I find the joy in the little things, and it feels wonderful.
But 20+ years of negative thinking are hard to shake, and sometimes I start falling into bad habits.Read More »Bumps in the Road