Winds of Change
The winds of change are blowing. I didn’t get a job that I was hoping I would get. It felt like it would be a… Read More »Winds of Change
Christy
My Heart Hurts
I got a call today. From my apartment complex management office. They called to tell me my neighbor died. Not too long ago I contacted… Read More »My Heart Hurts
Listening
I’m trying to start a new habit. I’ve already rebooted my morning practice of getting up early (before 7:30), a short asana (yoga) practice, followed… Read More »Listening
Self Promotion
I like to make stuff. Lots of stuff. Leather goods, bike chain ornaments, watercolor and acrylic paintings, mixed media art, calligraphy, jewelry, mosaics… For a… Read More »Self Promotion
Inktober 2020
Around this time last year I learned about Inktober. It’s an art challenge. Participants create an ink drawing each day during the month of October… Read More »Inktober 2020
Reality Strikes
I’ve been feeling pretty good while on my leave of absence. Of course, that’s easier to say while I’m still getting paid out my sick… Read More »Reality Strikes
Adulting
I’m 42-years-old. I’d love to say I have this adulting thing down pat. I have 24 years experience at this point, so I should be… Read More »Adulting
Coping
Back in April, not too long after the Covid quarantine started, I took some art classes through Sketchbook Skool. I really loved the boot camp… Read More »Coping
Union Strong?
The question mark comes from last night’s first district-wide union (Pinellas Classroom Teacher Association: PCTA) meeting of the year: the Faculty Representative (FR) Council. Every… Read More »Union Strong?