Two More Days
The building my classroom is in has been undergoing renovations. I started back to work on Monday, August 5, but I couldn’t get into my… Read More »Two More Days
Christy
Come Home to Myself
I was told at happy hour tonight that one of the reasons I was hired at my new job was because I was so open… Read More »Come Home to Myself
Tampa Bay Against Gun Violence Vigil
So many shootings recently. Organizers hosted a vigil at a nearby park. I just got home from it. I sit here feeling tears wanting to… Read More »Tampa Bay Against Gun Violence Vigil
The End of Procrastination
… for now. Pre-school starts on Monday. That’s what my new school calls that planning time before the students come back. I love the name,… Read More »The End of Procrastination
No More Shaming
Once upon a time, I was a regular visitor to the People of Walmart site. People post pictures of people shopping at Walmart. Often these… Read More »No More Shaming
Stress Relief
It’s been a stressful week. Car stuff, which becomes money stuff. Stranded-by-the-side-of-the-road stuff. It started last Sunday (07/14), about a mile from home after grocery… Read More »Stress Relief
Asking for Help
I suck at asking for help. For some reason, I nearly always have. I guess I come from a generation of “suck it up,” “big… Read More »Asking for Help
Good Teammate
At a recent Board meeting for an organization I’m involved with, we talked about conflict and how to avoid it. Over the course of five… Read More »Good Teammate
Changing the Balance
I’ve been thinking, and writing (here and here), a lot about some of the negative patterns I repeat in my life. Those patterns that keep… Read More »Changing the Balance