I was talking with a dear friend a couple of weeks ago, and in response to a question I asked her, she said, "I've become much more comfortable with mystery and the not knowing in the last few years." Her tone of voice didn't hold any of the angst that I feel toward not knowing… Continue reading Mystery
Tag: faith
Playing the Long Game
Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels.com My Thursday this week was a great snapshot of the highs and lows of being a teacher. On the one hand, half of my classes went great: the kids were participating with positive attitudes, we had minimal moments of needing to redirect behavior, and I saw some magical moments… Continue reading Playing the Long Game
Book Talk: Why We Sleep
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure for more information. The book that has been sticking with me the most lately and coming up in conversations with people is called Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker.… Continue reading Book Talk: Why We Sleep
Reflections on a New Job, Transitions, and Perfect Timing
~ Weekend mornings are for pancakes ~ It only took me until Monday this week to realize I wouldn't have the time or, more importantly, the energy to write a reading-related blog post this week. We'll get back to that soon, I promise. But why didn't I have the time and energy, you might wonder?… Continue reading Reflections on a New Job, Transitions, and Perfect Timing
A Remedy for Stay-at-Home Fatigue
I love my apartment. More accurately, I love being in my apartment. I especially love waking up in the morning and seeing the sun stream through the window. It's particularly wonderful between about 7:30 and 9:00 in the morning. Normally, I only get that view on Saturdays, since school hours don't let me stay home… Continue reading A Remedy for Stay-at-Home Fatigue
a Look at a Book 