Woke up
wishing for last week’s Sunday
steaming coffee mugs cradled between hands
Ohio Stadium Saturday II
Cold is what makes midwestern college football great. Three hoodies, two pairs of jeans, earmuffs and toboggans. Maybe today will only be two hoodies.
Five Poem Friday
After exploring the recesses of this brain, three tiny poems need released. By the time I write those, I will have two more bubbling about
Thursday Thanks & Apologies
So today, in addition to summarizing a chapter or two of our class texts, we will also be writing either a thank-you note or a letter of apology to our guest teachers.
On Healing
It is rare indeed when the person who hurt you happens to be the person who heals you.
Things Unknown
Just after feeding the wild and endangered Bahamian Rock iguanas.
Monday Musings
Lots of thoughts this morning to choose from after literally one of the best and one of the worst weekends at the same time. The thought that keeps bubbling to … Continue reading Monday Musings
Solitude Sunday
Then stirs the feeling infinite, so felt In solitude, where we are least alone. Lord Byron
Sunrise Saturday
At sunrise everything is luminous but not clear. It is those we live with and love and should know who elude us. You can love completely without complete understanding. Norman … Continue reading Sunrise Saturday
Five-Word Friday
Thanks to the magic of scheduling, I wrote this yesterday before heading out of town for my annual reunion with my diabetic camp fam. Nine in all, we find our … Continue reading Five-Word Friday
Ten Things Thursday
Each school year in my room begins with 6th graders reading Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. It lends itself well to teaching the concept of summarizing, characters, character … Continue reading Ten Things Thursday
Wonder-About Wednesday
Have you noticed the difference between wonder and wander is only one vowel, but (indirectly) they share the same meaning? One walks about the world, and one walks about the … Continue reading Wonder-About Wednesday
On Exchanging Hope for a Broken Heart
Is it an equal trade to swap a past shattered by darkness and tear-stained pain for an airy ethereal elusive hope of the future? What is the tipping point, that … Continue reading On Exchanging Hope for a Broken Heart
Monday Musings
The first of November inevitably begins with the disbelief that it’s November. For some, the year has gone too fast. For others with a love for the rush and bustle … Continue reading Monday Musings
Spooky Songs Sunday
I recently had a conversation with someone about our favorite and least favorite songs. I have one absolutely hated song that will not be named, but I admitted that there … Continue reading Spooky Songs Sunday
Words by Beth 