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: Reflections
Living with the Paradox of “and”
Y'all, I tried so hard to make a bookish post for this week. I started writing about how much I love public libraries, because according to BookRiot, this is "friends of libraries" week. I even took a couple of pictures for that post. Here, I'll share them with you anyway: Then when that post wasn't… Continue reading Living with the Paradox of “and”
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
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
11 Books for a Mid-Year Refocus on Your Goals
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. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com It's the end of June which means we're halfway through the year. In Atomic Habits, the author, James Clear, states that… Continue reading 11 Books for a Mid-Year Refocus on Your Goals
Hasta Luego, Ecuador ♥️
Ecuador. When I think of the word "Ecuador," it means so much more to me now than the name of a small Latin American country. To some, perhaps, it means the majestic folds of the Andes mountains, or the exotic Amazon rainforest, or the exquisite beauty of the Galapagos islands. A good place to vacation.… Continue reading Hasta Luego, Ecuador ♥️
The Power of the Tiny (Atomic Habits)
Dear Readers, I'm putting my Things Good Readers Do series on pause for awhile. Though I am looking forward to completing it, because I want to share the things I do to help little readers grow, I don't quite have the brain space to work on those types of posts while preparing for an international… Continue reading The Power of the Tiny (Atomic Habits)
a Look at a Book 