Nature Heals & Soothes the Soul
I took a trip down to Boyd Hill Preserve today. My trip awarded me so many treasures!Read More »Nature Heals & Soothes the Soul
Travels
Paint
I love happening upon street art. There are so many beautiful murals in St. Pete, and if you turn a corner you might find a new one.
But for today’s blog post I’m reminded of Paris on Christmas day in 2015.Read More »Paint
Today was a day of liberty.
Ornament Advent Calendar-Travels
My grandpa’s Yule tree was filled with ornaments he got while traveling. And that’s saying something, because he traveled all over the world! I’ve been continuing the tradition with ornaments ranging from elegant and graceful to touristy-to-the max.Read More »Ornament Advent Calendar-Travels
Ornament Advent Calendar-Paris
Ah, Paris. La Ville Lumière. J’aime beaucoup Paris.Read More »Ornament Advent Calendar-Paris
Overheard on the Street
The other day I was walking down Central Avenue. As I walked, two homeless men passed me on the left. I heard a bit of their conversation as they passed me by.
It was powerful.
I Love the Burg
There are a few things I’m enjoying about my new city. One of them is that there is a lot to do on the cheap. Another is the people are pretty darn friendly. And another is that I can walk and bike to so many places.Read More »I Love the Burg
School’s In Tomorrow
*Blog title to the tune of Pink Floyd’s “School’s Out for Summer.”*
Pink Floyd was singing a different set of lyrics, but for me and the other teachers in the county school will be in tomorrow. We’ve got a week of “planning days” before the big shebang starts up on August 10.
(Last year “planning days” were a lot of trainings and meetings with a few hours of planning scattered in. We’ll see how it goes this year.)
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A Long Way from Ohio
Since I moved, I often do an evening walk along the Bay. The other night it occurred to me just how far from Ohio I am nowadays.
The physical distance is 1,100 miles. My route, both physical and spiritual, has been much more convoluted along the road less traveled.Read More »A Long Way from Ohio