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A Tribute to Mothers
An Early Mother’s Day Gift This is a bit early, but I have noticed too often that we take for granted the amazing women who have been...
Apr 19, 20214 min read


First Impressions
Do you remember your first day of school? Your first day of college? Or even your first “real job?” First impressions are hard and let’s...
Apr 12, 20214 min read


3 Moments of Joy
I stumbled across a book last night that was gifted to me over a year ago. It was titled "Three Moments of Joy” A Guided Journal for...
Apr 5, 20215 min read


The Risk Factor
In life, there are small risks and there are life changing risks. Each one builds upon another. When you are a child, there is a risk of...
Mar 29, 20214 min read


Persistence. . .in the Wake of a Storm
Late afternoons, let’s be honest, we are all tired. After a long work week on zoom, taking children to doctor’s appointments, early...
Mar 15, 20214 min read


Synchronous or Asynchronous?
We recently asked our daughters what the meaning of synchronous is. They confidently responded “Synchronous is time on Zoom and...
Mar 8, 20214 min read


A Healthy Heart
Friday afternoon, Scott and I finally had the opportunity to have a date. We drove to Cal State Los Angeles and sat in a very well...
Mar 1, 20214 min read


A Dose of Your Own Medicine
Have you ever heard the token phrases “Practice what you preach” “A dose of your own medicine” “Don’t be hasty with your words” Well, I...
Feb 22, 20213 min read


Does Discouragement Always Lead to Defeat?
Last Monday night, I was ready to throw in the towel. I had spent a long day of teaching on zoom. I had given assessments via digital...
Feb 15, 20216 min read


What do you love most about yourself?
We recently celebrated the 100th Day of School. If you are a fellow elementary school teacher, you know that this is a landmark day each...
Feb 1, 20214 min read


Iler Meadows Blooms. . .
“That thing you do, after your day job, in your free time, too early in the morning, too late at night. That thing you read about, write...
Jan 25, 20215 min read


On the Road to Urban Homesteading
A friend came over in mid July, the same friend who told me “Inspiration Time” to start a business. After visiting for a couple of hours...
Jan 18, 20215 min read


Hello and Goodbye
Hellos and goodbyes can be hard. The anticipation of meeting someone or starting something for the first time can be anxiety ridden and...
Jan 11, 20215 min read


Walk in My Shoes
I firmly believe each one of us can do anything, but it’s not always going to be easy. Craft, skill, even challenges take time to...
Dec 28, 20204 min read


The power of NO
It’s okay to say no. . . know your limitations Why are you sitting on the couch? Why are you in the rocking chair? You don’t ever sit...
Dec 21, 20204 min read


Grace Under Fire
I began my morning with a lovely jog in the hills. I had a chance to clear my head and set intentions for the week ahead of me. I knew it...
Dec 15, 20204 min read


Unexpected Gifts. . .
* Kiara- 5 years ago, German shepherd puppy, not part of the plan * Buying the house- December 5, 2018- not part of the plan * Starting a...
Dec 10, 20203 min read


Make New Friends. . . But Keep the Old
Family friends, childhood friends, school friends, wo
Nov 23, 20205 min read


Ready, Set, Pause
This past weekend as I looked for my quiet space to write, it took me almost 6 different spots to find a good fit to quiet my mind....
Nov 16, 20204 min read


A Blank Slate
"I used to feel bad that I couldn’t afford to buy the beautiful buffet in the window of a fancy home design store or look longingly at...
Sep 15, 20205 min read
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