The day was fading fast. A slight breeze had the trees a bit restless. The heat of the afternoon morphed into cool kisses on my cheeks. An invitation to me. Perfect for an evening stroll by the river, and so Bill and I headed out to capture the last of the light. As we were … Continue reading A Nature Adventure
Month: May 2016
Grassroots
I think teachers are so bogged down in the day to day responsibilities of educating our children that we have missed an important point. A vital reality. Maybe it is the sheer number of tasks on our plate which seem to be ever increasing, or maybe we are just unaware…either way the truth is that … Continue reading Grassroots
My Last “Last Day”
The last day of school is always a mix of emotions for me. Mainly I feel relief that I survived another year, as well as a sense of mission accomplished. But as those buses pull out each year, and I am standing at the edge of the bus circle waving with my colleagues, there are … Continue reading My Last “Last Day”
1/4 of a Century
I have four amazing adult-children. Each of them is so unique that I stand back in awe and just think, “How did I get such great kids?” I could of course write a book about each of them…but for today Aaron is my subject, because he is one quarter of a century old. Sounds crazy … Continue reading 1/4 of a Century
The Secret
Around the corner. Just ahead. Along the path. A rustling in my spirit draws me like a note in a song. It pulls my heart forward. I catch a glimpse. A shadow. A dancing light. My heart turns towards it. My eyes strain to see but there is nothing. Maybe the in the next curve … Continue reading The Secret
The Tipping Point
I have always been inspired by kids. From the time I was 16 and working at Kindercare, I have loved young children. They see things with innocent eyes, and that is refreshing to me. Their perspectives, their enthusiasm, their curiosity…all of it, just makes it a pleasure to be with them. I went from a … Continue reading The Tipping Point
Grace
A friend of mine lost her 18-year-old son this week in a freak car accident with a deer. My friend is a mom who delights in her children and her pride in her graduating senior was evident. I cannot imagine the shock, pain, and heartache of such a sudden loss. My heart is breaking and … Continue reading Grace
Why?
I have been stopped around town the past week or so by numerous people who have asked me why I resigned my job. What I felt was a pretty simple answer is actually more complicated to explain than I originally thought. The best way for me to describe it is to use a model most … Continue reading Why?
The Ripple Effect
I love to skip rocks. There is something about it that mesmerizes me and keeps me trying to get the perfect spin over and over again. The best water to skip rocks on is a smooth pond or lake, or a wide slow moving river. The perfect rock is smooth, about palm-sized, and oval shaped. … Continue reading The Ripple Effect
Goodbye
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week I have decided to appreciate myself by resigning from my job as a teacher. Let me tell you why… I believe education is all about the children. There are many complex factors that come in to that picture, but ultimately the children should be the focus. If education were a … Continue reading Goodbye
Michelle's Mosaic 