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Requiescat in Pace
Just over a week ago, I awoke to learn that Pope Francis had died. Since then, I have been in mourning, feeling like I lost a grandparent whom I looked up to. There have been six popes in my lifetime, but Pope Francis has made the most significant impact on me. Why? Because he…
Tax Day
April 15th is Tax Day. They say the only sure things in life are death and taxes. It is a day that people who owe taxes dread and those who receive refunds enjoy. Paying taxes is not the highlight of anyone's financial life, but have you considered the other "taxing" things in your life?…
Full Moon Rising
There is a full moon happening this Saturday, April 12th. It is the Pink Moon, named for the wild ground phlox flower. I love the moon in all phases (except when I teach on the day of the full moon). It is mysterious and romantic. Beth Kempton's SoulCircle (A writing group I…
Learn and Thrive
The warmer weather and the start of a new month have made me feel more optimistic than I have in a long time. This month, I look forward to a baby shower, my nephew's wedding, and a gathering with family on Easter Sunday. Armed with a renewed sense of writing energy, I am trying…
Another One in the Books
The challenge ends today, but I don't want the consistency in my writing practice to end. These past thirty-one days have shown me that I can set and achieve a goal by consistently prioritizing it. I made room each day to write and post. While I know I won't be posting…
Five Things
This format caught my eye during the Slice of Life Challenge, so I wrote it in my notebook to use later. Unfortunately, I don't know whose blog I saw it on because I forgot to write that information down. Whoever you are, thank you for sharing it. Five Things About MeI married my high…
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My day is busy right from the start Yes, it is full, but so is my heart. Today, I get to see all of my Grands Just need to show up and follow the plan. Honors Band Concert Lunch Time to chill Windows open Cool breeze Bird songs Watch the Phillies game Pizza Dairy Queen Puzzle time Kid…
A Friday Surprise
Yesterday, Yesterday, franki22 wrote about little surprises; today, I received one! One of my work friends, Kathy C., surprised me with a gorgeous book of poetry. It was the perfect way to end a week of standardized testing that felt more like two weeks. Kathy and I often give…
It’s Baseball Time!
It's my favorite day of the year—MLB's OPENING DAY. Baseball makes me nostalgic for simple summer days when arguments were usually smack talk between a Phillies fan and a Mets fan. I love watching baseball and hearing the crack of the bat and the ball hitting the catcher's…
Finding Purpose
Getting older is not for the faint of heart. It brings new aches and pains, medical issues, and many hard decisions. All of that can feel overwhelming at times, but getting older also brings new freedom—well, at least it has for me. I subscribe to Beth Kempton on Substack ( and…
Meteoropathy
Barometric Effect Weather changes ethmoidal sinuses Pulsating pressure Facial pain Brain blood vessels dilate maxillary sinuses: Throbbing headache Eye tearing Nasal congestion frontal sinuses Allergy exacerbation Postnasal drip sphenoidal sinuses Sinus pressure is no joke! Even my…
What Comes Next?
It's standardized test week here, and I proctor the tests for 19 students in my 7th-grade homeroom. Each day, a different subject is tested. Today, there are two 40-minute reading tests. As I look around the room, I get a chance to really look at each student. Some are deep in…
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It has been a jam-packed weekend, and I am tired, but in a good way. I am struggling to find inspiration and a slice right now. I have perused other writers' slices, and nothing. I've looked around the room where I'm trying to write, and nothing. Where are all the words hiding? Why can't…
Musical Movements
Today, we attended our granddaughter's Spring Showcase. She is eleven and has been dancing for about eight years, but this is her first year participating in a performance group. What a treat! E. danced in a duo, a jazz group, and a lyrical group. The dancers were beautiful,…
5-4-3-2-1
Doodads and doodles reminded me of this format, so I will try to remember to add it to my writing practice each week. ( This slice is a look back at my week. Five Smiles* Completing my MRI in the open MRI machine* An unexpected visit from my son, who was bearing St. Joseph Cakes.*Seeing…
Any Way You Slice It
Bread is my kryptonite! I could eat it at every meal, and I have never met a loaf of bread I didn't like. These are a few of my favorites. Italian: It has to be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. While yummy with butter, nothing is better than dipping it into your…
Almost Spring
On the eve of the vernal equinox, I saw my first Robin Redbreast of the season. I didn't realize how much I needed spring to arrive until that moment. I look forward to seeing flowers bloom all around me, but I am not looking forward to the allergies that come with those flowers. I…
What Day is It?
Today was Club Day in the middle school. Once a month, we have a special schedule where all six periods are shortened to allow for an extra period for clubs at the end of the day. Clubs include Scrabble, the 24 Four game, comedy writing, trivia, drama, and my club, creative…
Listen to the Music
Music has always been essential to my life, from piano lessons in elementary school to playing upright bass in high school and then majoring in music education in college. Listening to and playing music is like breathing to me. Today, I realized I am a creature of habit…
