Expressing Gratitude. The day that I interviewed for my first teaching job, I meet a red haired goddess who welcomed me to the school as if I already had the job. She probably had some inside information, but still I remember thinking after talking to her that I wanted this job more than anything in …
Author: rosereads
A writer, a poet and all around book lover. I write for the same reason that I read, because it fills my life with joy and meaning. Books and a love of words has given me a career and once a trip abroad.
A dear friend suggested that I turn my love of books into this blog. So, here we are. As a full time teacher, you can expect me to do my homework and post at least once a week.
The Garden of the Spirit…
Hands buried deep in the earth and dirt beneath my nails; how every Saturday would be if the world was perfect and winter never came. This past Saturday, I was able with the help of a friend to get this year's garden started. Tomatoes, peppers, herbs and some vegetables yet to be chosen. The …
Walking into History
Upon a gilded balcony, history along with a couple of jokes was made. Jorge became Francis and the world was given another reason to hope. A good and humble, he thinks more of the poor than himself and now is pope. He choose to walk a simple path , may God's grace shine down, As …
My First Thirty Day Challenge
Currently, I am on day eight of no soda for a month. So far, I have only been tempted once. It feels good to be accomplishing something, even if it is something so slight. Everyday for the last eight days, I have been successful. I know there are a lot of folks out there that have …
Angry Parking Lot Lady
Dear Angry Parking Lot Lady, I really do appreciate your concern for Luke and yes, my windows were cracked so approaching me with such venom did not help your case. I didn't fight or kowtow to your righteous anger so threatening me was inappropriate. And please if you feel my baby boy is in danger …
Day follows Day
Day follows day Night becomes An endless series Of tosses And love untended Still grows Among the weeds and trash Forgotten but not In the heart that held it close Always There Always there.
Finished, Well Almost..
When I wrote the ending for my novella last week, I rejoiced. I openly declared it finished. This is the longest writing project that I have brought to an ending. Moments later I realized that the ending was really just another beginning. Now, I have to run through the draft while I shop for editor …
Dust to Dust – A Principle of Love
Lust fades - said Pops But Love is constant yet mutable It changes as it grows ~ each year Blooming more beautifully than the last Until this mortal realm returns it to the dust To fuel and fertilize another flower
The End is Nigh…
Or so I hope. The weekend was not as productive as I had hoped. Sleep over took most of it. There was some editing and housework in between naps. Bring my novella to a conclusion has proven far harder than I imagined and that is without the cold or the impending state testing. My students …
Working Sick Day
Yesterday, I came home from school sick. An impressive feat for a school teacher since it involved obtain the principal's permission. I slept most of the day with Luke on my feet preventing me from going anywhere. Thanks to Sonia, I had dinner made for me while I continued napping on her sofa. A nice …
Lucinda Rose 