SOLSC ~ 2012 ~ 26/31
It’s been five years, and I still think about you. I can see your green work pants and white T-shirt, your suspenders and combed hair. I hear your booming voice and infectious laughter. The way you’d always manage to rib me in the loving way only a grandfather could. Just recently, on Calder’s birthday, I […]
SOLSC ~ 2012 ~ 14/31
Hello dear friend. It’s been too long since you’ve shared the warmth of your gentle embrace. I hope you, too, enjoyed the time we spent together this day, walking, playing, laughing, running, making memories. Thank you for stopping by today and offering this taste of what’s to come as we spend more and more time […]
SOLSC ~ 2012 ~ 5/31
It’s one of those days when my thoughts collide and my proverbial plate is heaping with second helpings of obligations. It’s one of those days when my intentions betray reality and my self-induced schedule is teeming with the anticipation of celebrations. It’s one of those days when my worries dissolve and my critical conscience is […]
The Egypt Game – Acrostic Reflection
In class we recently read The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder as part of our unit on mysteries. Students took a close look at the use of figurative language (similes, metaphors and personification) used by the author, as well as possible themes explored in the book. As a creative reflection to wrap up the […]
SOLSC ~ 30 Days of Thankfulness ~ Day 15
The effortlessness of our friendship, the simple exchange of blessings is a gift I often take for granted. For your silent strength in all things – faith, home, school – thank you. For your simple encouragement in all ways – tears, cards, smiles – thank you. For your selfless example in this world […]
30 Days of Thankfulness ~ Day 7
Some days are barbed, pinching and poking with each passing moment. Some days are weaved feverishly of a fine filament that feels on the cusp of fracture. When days of that sort find one another, the filaments no longer need to search for fissures on which to cling. For there, big and bold is a […]
30 Days of Thankfulness ~ Day 6
The warmth of the lone light left illuminating our entryway welcomes me home from a weekend away. The silence of a sleeping house, reassures me that all was well in my absence. The serenity of two sweaty heads swathed in a blue-white glow of night lights fills this mother’s heart with vast and varied emotions. […]
30 Days of Thankfulness ~ Day 4
I packed my plans full having not officially seen my students since Monday. They exceeded expectations and worked furiously as we covered new ground. I shared my gratitude and showered them with due rewards for their efforts…candy! They laughed and joked. We learned to embrace all that is crazy about middle school. standing proud and […]
NPM ~ Blank Spaces
I was inspired by this photo to write the following poem. I leave little room in my life for blank spaces. I fill every moment every little calendar box with playdates, dinner plans, tasks and phone calls. Today, I will try to leave some space for whatever the future holds.
NPM ~ Prompt 4 ~ River
In constant motion, ever-flowing, I follow the flow of the land, finding joy in the journey. There’s comfort in the carved path before me, and power in the patient change held within my waves. mixed using Aviary This poem was inspired by the this photo prompt from Bud the Teacher as we celebrate National Poetry […]
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