Anxiously waiting to get a shot at my SoCal doctor’s office years ago, I remember perking up when I saw Joan, the medical assistant, showing a co-worker an album filled with photos and hearing her describing a trip she had just taken. Wanting to focus on anything but why I was there, I began eavesdropping.Continue reading “It’s Not Just Where You Go…”
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Not Set in Stone
Eighteen years ago, in January of 2007, Robert relocated to the U.K. I, however, remained in California. I was a tenured 5th grade teacher working at our neighborhood elementary school. While I planned on joining Robert that summer, that’s not what happened. After our winter session resumed, I was talking to my principal, Martha, whenContinue reading “Not Set in Stone”
Raising My Glass
Passover, Easter, and Earth Day. Find a Rainbow Day, Pajama Day, and National Scrabble Day. Warmer weather, longer days, and rain showers to bring May flowers. Ah! There is much to enjoy this month. Greetings April! Spring has arrived, ushering in the season of rejuvenation, renewal, and reinvigoration. And after committing to my March’s self-careContinue reading “Raising My Glass”
The Color of Fun
It doesn’t matter how old I am. Opening a yellow and green box of them offers a trip down memory lane. Untucking the top flap and peering inside at the waxy round sticks wrapped in matching colored paper, always makes me smile. Originally sold 8 per box, today you can buy them in packs of 24,Continue reading “The Color of Fun”
5 Winks
I know I am on the verge when I begin to lose focus. I can be reading lines of an article online or a paragraph in a book when I notice I’ve read the same sentences over and over without comprehending anything. Then I begin to notice my eyelids getting heavier along with my armsContinue reading “5 Winks”
Sláinte!
If you relish corned beef and cabbage, beer, dancing the jig, bagpipe music, parades, and wearing green, today is your day. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you! This holiday was established in the 5th century on March 17th to pay homage to the patron saint of Ireland. Once a religious celebration, today it is aContinue reading “Sláinte!”
Seize It!
It began over one hundred years ago. Since then, it has been repealed, reinstated, renamed, revised, and reestablished, and it’s still as unpopular as ever! What began in Germany in the May of 1916 as a way to conserve fuel during World War I, made its way to the U.S. two years later. And althoughContinue reading “Seize It!”
Stronger Everyday
This month is known for coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb. Here in Southern California the transition is a little less dramatic, but it’s something to be happy about, nonetheless. Happy March to you! Notable days this month include honoring Irish immigrants and their contributions to American culture, celebrating AlbertContinue reading “Stronger Everyday”
Apples and Oranges
I was so excited about accepting my first teaching job after receiving my credentials, but I was also so…nervous. Mrs. N. was leaving on maternity leave and would not return for the balance of the year. Even though this was a long-term sub position, it was my first chance to prove myself, to practice allContinue reading “Apples and Oranges”
Decisions, Decisions!
In deciding what to write about this week I had this thought, “On average, how many decisions does a person make in a day?” What’s your guess? 100, 200, 500…more? Yes, I know I have the luxury of thinking about such things now. Being retired I have more time to think, to do things, andContinue reading “Decisions, Decisions!”
A Journal Journey 