february 9, 2024
“There is light in darkness, you just have to find it.” ~ bell hooks Ya’ll know I stay busy, but this week was ridiculously busy, even by my standards. I’m toast, so it’s time to rest, recharge, and get ready … Continued
“There is light in darkness, you just have to find it.” ~ bell hooks Ya’ll know I stay busy, but this week was ridiculously busy, even by my standards. I’m toast, so it’s time to rest, recharge, and get ready … Continued
“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” ~ Mary Oliver When you leave work much after dark, sometimes the only thing you pass is the GrubHub Starship delivering some lucky student their dinner. However, those lucky students aren’t … Continued
“Surround yourself with people who fight for you in rooms you’re not in.” ~ Unknown I was on my way home after what has been three of the busiest days I’ve had in quite a while, with today perhaps the … Continued
“I tell my students, Be an autodidact! Never stop learning! It’s the way to guarantee that you will never be bored!” ~ Mary Carroll Hackett I parked in the back 40 again this morning after my allergy shots….which I was … Continued
“Take every chance you get on life, because some things only happen once.” ~ Unknown I call him Disco Squirrel. I’m pretty sure he was dancing before I stopped for a picture. We stared at one another for quite some … Continued
“It is to history that we owe our frames of reference, our identities, and our aspirations.” ~ James Baldwin Since Christmas, I’ve been mulling over various cooking and baking ideas. I’m growing bored of doing nothing but work and school … Continued
“‘Why do you like thunderstorms?” “Because it shows even nature needs to scream sometimes.’” ~ E.D. I did something today I’ve never done. I got a pedicure. One of the gifts Shero gave me for Christmas was a gift certificate … Continued
“Compassion compounds. Giving grows. When you put positive energy into the world, you inspire others to pay it forward.” ~ Unknown This was the end of a very productive week. As long as nothing (nobody) comes in sideways to upset … Continued
“In the here, in the here now, no worries, only meow.” ~ Unknown On Tuesday, I had the occasion to go inside the UK president’s house called Maxwell Place (I still call it Maxwell House and probably always will). I’ve … Continued