I don’t do this very often; probably not often enough. This poem is for Kathy. It is our anniversary and, in some ways, we are an unlikely couple. I tell people it is me who has to endure her id… more →
Teacher as Transformerwrote 9 minutes ago: I don’t do this very often; probably not often enough. This poem is for Kathy. It is our anniv … more →
wrote 1 day ago: Several asked asked several times what I would do after the end of the school year. There is no set … more →
wrote 5 days ago: This is a difficult post. I started it this morning and let the day unfold around Robert Browning Ha … more →
wrote 6 days ago: Anne Sexton wrote this wonderfully provocative poem. I am unsure of her context for the poem, but an … more →
wrote 1 week ago: Several years ago, I was in a small city Medicine Hat, Alberta. I was lost and stopped several peopl … more →
wrote 1 week ago: No matter what happened yesterday, today is a brand new day filled with all kinds of wonderful possi … more →
wrote 1 week ago: I have always loved outrageous hats. And any excuse to wear one is an event that I want to attend. … more →
wrote 1 week ago: I crave a certain quiet and solitude each week. Linda Gregg wrote this remarkable poem about God tak … more →
wrote 1 week ago: Maya Angelou wrote this lovely poem. I think there are several ways to interpret the poem’s me … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: Spring has sprung the last couple of days. I reminded myself about paying attention to the little th … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: I came across this provocative poem today by Lisel Mueller. It reminded me life is less about certai … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: Well, it’s officially been four months since I started making monthly goals, and I’ve ma … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: I wonder if I do enough. Is there more that I can do? Certainly, I discover the seed Mary Oliver ref … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: It was a long day with lousy weather, but I wore sandals without socks. I was an optimist today and … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: We changed the tires on my car today. An acquaintance has a mobile tire service and comes over each … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: “More often than not splendor is the star we orbit without a second thought, especially as it … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: Only four students attended today. These students struggle with school for various reasons. I think … more →
wrote 4 weeks ago: I came across this thought-provoking poem that reminded me of a post several days ago, Slowly, Slowl … more →
wrote 1 month ago: I was reading blogs and came across a quote which, in turn, led me to this beautiful poem by Gerard … more →