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My “Almost” Romantic Comedy
It was Monday morning. I sat people watching waiting for the professor to start the class. I noticed a handsome young man reading a book by Maya Angelou. He was really cute so I knew what to do. I left class and went immediately to the library. Wednesday morning came. I sat there dressed in… Continue reading
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My Easter Message
A few weeks ago, I hurt my left knee. It’s taking longer than I think it should take to get better. It’s been an uncomfortable time of bandages, physical therapy and ups and down as my knee progresses toward full healing. There is light at the end of the knee tunnel, and it hurt really… Continue reading
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the middle (a poem for the inbetween seasons of your life)
The middle, the part where you’re growing, healing, reaching for the sun as the little plant pushes the scorched Earth to kiss the sky. The time when you realize something’s wrong, you want to change but you’re not quite strong enough to break free and start over. The walk, the long, lonesome path to the… Continue reading
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Christmas Poem
In my house are many mansions said the Father of us all. Wrapped in swaddling, lowly manager shepherds heard angelic call. Precious child, dear Redeemer, prophets told throughout the years. Son of God, Grace descending on this earth of pain and fear. Go before us, dear Jehovah, guide our feet along the way. We can… Continue reading
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The Christmas Poem that didn’t happen
I write a Christmas poem every year. I’ve been trying for two weeks to write my annual poem. I’ve got pages and pages of really bad poetry. Nothing is coming. The monster called 2020 has eaten all good poetry and I’m left with stale gingerbread cookies. In the middle of being frustrated, I had an… Continue reading
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Gratitude Challenge Days# 16-30
My annual gratitude challenge is over. I can now be selfish for the rest of the year. Just kidding. I won’t be writing thankful notes every day, but I will keep trying to be thankful in my heart. Day 16: I’m thankful I can cry. Life would be harder if there wasn’t a way to… Continue reading
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Sure Love Ya
My Mom’s family has a traditional goodbye saying. Sure Love Ya. It means goodbye, see you soon and you might drive me crazy sometimes but we’re still family. I have no idea how many times I’ve said that expression in my life. It’s probably been at least a million times. There is another tradition. Before… Continue reading
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Gratitude Challenge Days #8-14
Day #8: I’m thankful for my sister-in-laws. They are all incredible, intelligent, strong woman. Love you Kim, Sonya, Melissa and Amber. Day #9: I’m thankful for a working car. Day #10: Butterflies. Day #11: I’m thankful for veterans and their families. Day #12: Shoes. Day #13: I’m thankful for the beautiful Earth. It’s lovely this… Continue reading
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Gratitude Challenge Days 1-4
I have a tradition. I think of one thing I’m thankful for every day in November. It’s a good tradition and it makes the month special for me. I usually post those thankful notes on social media as a way to encourage others to pause and remember the good. I went back and forth this… Continue reading
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Election Day poem
I haven’t written on this blog for a while. Work has been very demanding this school year. Teaching has always been an intense job, but this year has been different. I’ve worked in schools for 20 years. I thought I had seen it all. I WAS WRONG. Teacher college does not prepare you for pandemics.… Continue reading
