There have been some tears this week. At first, I didn’t recognize the source. So many things happening, some of them good, some of them painful. I chalked my lethargic state up to having a fabulous week last week at the Folk School. Always fun, but also always exhausting. I came home tired. Said goodbye … Continue reading Another First
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As I Age
As I age, I am watching the generation before me in their last days. Mentors becoming frail. The invincible, seem fragile. All those I looked up to are more human, somehow. Weaker as their bodies fail them. They always were human of course, but in my youth, I rarely saw that. My eyes were full … Continue reading As I Age
Stay Close
A whisper, to my fears in the wee hours, “Stay close.” Tossing and turning, I hear it again, “Stay close.” Sleep is a distant wish, so I get up to investigate this two-word phrase repeating in the darkness of the night. I see myself, the little girl me, walking in a crowd among the forest … Continue reading Stay Close
Don’t Forget Who You Are
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. Are you bogged down yet? Are the looming test scores causing you to lose sleep? I … Continue reading Don’t Forget Who You Are
Word of the Day
I have been teaching kids to read for nearly 20 years. It is my love to see understanding light up their little faces. It is my joy to watch their eyes shine with recognition of newly acquired words. As part of this passion of mine, I get to teach Greek and Latin affixes, which helps … Continue reading Word of the Day
Dear Butterflies-in-Waiting
This letter is a response to my previous New Year's blog...for all those who are currently waiting. Dear Butterflies-in-Waiting, The dark place you are in may seem to have lasted forever. You may feel like you will never be released from it. No matter which direction you attempt to move you feel blocked. Over and … Continue reading Dear Butterflies-in-Waiting
Michelle's Mosaic 