The best gift this year came with a gold bow on top and wrapped in a DAV (Disabled American Veteran) blanket found in a thrift store. My Papa put a gold bow on his head on Christmas and it was awesome. Not that my father has never done anything cool or cute before. At 4’11”, …
Tag: reflection
The fall wind blows through the trees no matter where I am to remind me that today is Halloween, today is a day to remember the dead. The beloved dead, our ancestors and friends who have walked before us into the unknown. For Catholics, soon will come the celebration for the faithful departed. Many will …
High Heel Philosophy
High heels, high hopes dreams on an unsteady foundation like wearing stilettos for the first time everyone falls down and we all live to see the next day
Sleepy Day, Birthday Day.
Sleepy day. Birthday day. Great lunch with friends and then a trip to the new Burlington Coat Factory and group costumes for all the teachers at my school. Hint it involves eight teachers in plaid cowboy shirts Before we were back at school, I regretted the ice cream I had for lunch. It was …
Happy Anniversary!!!
Today is the two year anniversary of my first blog posted. Wow... Two years. When I began this blog on the advice of a friend, I didn't know where it would lead me. I hope it would form the basis of a much larger writing career. This blog has been my laboratory. I have grown …
Broken Beaches
The beach was broken. There wasn’t much of a shore to explore At least at first... Further on the path Around the bend And through a mangrove forest There was some sand for my toes. And waves to rinse away All the residue that has been clinging To every step I take, weighing down Thought, …
Are you ready?
There is one question that continually draws my ire. Are you ready? No, I am not. I am not ready for school to begin in a week. I am not ready for tomorrow or the next day. They are coming anyway. Time slips past me and deadlines always loom. So I am not ready for …
Book Review: Dusk and Summer
Dusk and Summer by Joseph A. Pinto Available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle formats. The first time I read this book, it held me captive, curled beneath my comforter until it was done with me. Recently, it was released under a new publisher and with a new cover. Dusk and Summer kept me prisoner for …
The End of….
The end of summer is rapidly approaching and I am worn out. Summer isn't really a restful time for me, like many teachers I try and squeeze too much into the school free days. There is really never enough time to do everything. Over planning and underfunded mean that most of my school free days …
Mess up – Own Up
Yesterday, I made a mistake that could have gotten me fired today. I knew it within a few minutes of getting in. Check and verified that I was suppose work yesterday and didn't show up. In the end it was my fault and once I realized what happen, I felt terrible. I sat there, wondering …
Lucinda Rose 