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by | Nov 14, 2017 | Uncategorized

I am one of those people who processes issues by either writing or talking about them. As I journal or recount, sometimes ad nauseum (apologies to my kids, closest friends, and sister), an issue I’m grappling with, I find clarity.That was the case this...

A Mini-Whirlwind (aka The New Job)

by | Sep 22, 2017 | new job, work

My oh my, but what a whirlwind these past 6 weeks have been!I started my new job and thought I was somewhat prepared for the change back to the high school classroom, 5 days a week, and all that entails. I wasn’t. It was less the number of classes and days in...

My People

by | Aug 8, 2017 | Uncategorized

Until a few months ago, I didn’t know a single person who was living the lifestyle I dream of. When I mentioned to family or friends what I was hoping to do, they were supportive, but none of them had ever done anything more than camp for short periods of...

Changing My Ways

by | Aug 1, 2017 | Uncategorized

I have a close relative who hates having a birthday. She always has. Even when she turned 30 — over 30 years ago — she greeted her special day not with smiles and happy anticipation of the year to come but with a crankily snarled “Don’t even...

Inspire (fmf)

by | Jul 28, 2017 | Uncategorized

I’m very excited to again this week join a talented group of women who connect each Friday in an online, unedited flash mob free write based on a one-word prompt from our fearless leader Kate Motaung. My timer is set for 5 minutes; let’s see where the word...

Nice Job! (52 Weeks Project, Week 29)

by | Jul 17, 2017 | job, writer

From the time I was able to put pencil to paper, I’ve been a list-maker; in fact, I’ve been known to make lists of lists I need to create! As a result, I’m excited to participate this year in Moorea Seal’s 52 Lists Project; look for my list...

Comfort from Within

by | Jul 14, 2017 | books, comfort, Faith, friends

I’m very excited to again this week join a talented group of women who connect each Friday in an online, unedited flash mob free write based on a one-word prompt from our fearless leader Kate Motaung. My timer is set for 5 minutes; let’s see where the word...