Where do I begin? I have always been fascinated by the light. As a child, I recall watching the glow of Sunday afternoon rays as they filtered through my mother’s bedroom window. I was entranced by the dust motes that seemingly danced in those luminous shafts. As I grew older, I observed that the […]
“I am a great admirer of mystery and magic. Look at this life – all mystery and magic.” […]
Wednesday…. My last “regular class” files out the door upon the ringing of the bell. There are reminders from me to “Study for your final!” and slightly convincing reassurances of “I will…” in response. The door closes and the room is quiet. 28 years… 28 years of papers. 28 years of projects. 28 years of […]
He is a little short. A little round. A tad immature, socially. Not athletic…at all. And he is self-aware enough to be okay with that. Instead of doing his work, he often draws. His cartoons are impressively detailed, his colors vibrant, his designs full of whimsy and movement. And, oh boy, can he write. Often […]
Not a nibble. I’d lost count of the number of applications I had filled out. The candidate questionnaires I had completed. My hopes rose each time I checked my email or reviewed my profile views. My hopes crashed with every in-box stuffed only with Talbot’s sales notifications. Nada. Despite all my optimism, all my confidence […]
Oh, how I’ve missed you. You’ve not been far from my thoughts. But, somehow, life got in the way. My last post was my first day back at work. The pink balloons and flowers, the t-shirts, tears and hugs; somehow it singled both an end and a beginning. I was quite simply blown away with […]
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. Alan Watts Monday…. Tonight, I’m propped up next to one slumbering husband, one cat, one dog (wonder what the other dog is up to?) and my bag is mostly packed. Tomorrow is the beginning […]
So, this blog was suppose to start with a cute little story about the deliberations behind the title…and the purpose of this blog was suppose to document my transition from teaching in a small rural public school to my post-retirement adventures in civilization. But, life has a way of altering our plans. As I write […]
To Be Continued... Christine 