Happy Birthday to my reluctant birthday girl! Born twenty-three years ago on October 16, my daughter Gabrielle is the light of my life. Best friend who can follow my thoughts and finish my sentences, Gab is my Korean drama companion and fellow coffee fiend. She has (at times) a naughty sense of humor, a quick … Continue reading
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The Night Sky: A Canvas For Our Imagination
“I like the night. Without the dark, we’d never see the stars.” ~ Stephenie Meyer, Author of the Twilight series I like the night, too. And I like this quote because it conjures up so many ideas about night for me. At its surface, I am reminded of the wonder and joy I feel when … Continue reading
#Indivisible
If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the … Continue reading
Dedicated to Enlightening the Reader
This post is dedicated to Theoden, who has the keen ability and thoughtful nature to select just the right book. One of the great pleasures in life, for me, is to read. The sharing of thoughts, ideas, experiences and emotions, through time and space, is an amazing gift. That the writer and the reader can … Continue reading
The Inspiration of Children
When I approach a child he inspires me in two sentiments; tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become. ~ Louis Pasteur As the school year is coming to a close, I find myself reflecting on the progress made by our second graders and on the meaningful interactions I have had … Continue reading
Rivers Are Children Holding Hands
I came across this wonderful little poem. It appeared in a second grade reading textbook in an article about the life of a poet. To my dismay, the publisher of the book did not include the title of the poem or the year that it was published. Unfortunately, my internet research has failed to uncover … Continue reading
Everything is Gift: Celebrating Mango
“Everything is gift,” Kate Fletcher, founder of Hekima Place, shared with graduates of Duquesne University. At the age of 72, living and working in Kenya, far from her American roots, Kate had had an epiphany. Looking around her in her African home, she realized that everything she had and everything around her is gift. “Be … Continue reading
Successful Schools Remember To Have Fun
“There is little success where there is little laughter.” – Andrew Carnegie We were talking about this at work. Not the quote, but an idea related to it. I work in a public elementary school and we were discussing the concept that school should be fun. Someone questioned whether this was possible; “How can school … Continue reading
Wish To Be What You Are
The better part of happiness is to wish to be what you are. – Desiderius Erasmus When I first read this quotation by the Dutch Renaissance humanist, Desiderius Erasmus, I wondered at whether happiness, as described by the quote, could be attainable in the modern world. I like this quote, because I believe the statement … Continue reading
Making Great Choices – With Confidence, Part 3
Charting Your Course: Creating Your Action Plan Every great choice begins with a vision, whether it comes in the shape of a dream, an intuition, an epiphany, or an opportunity knocking loudly on your door. Maybe you can remember a time when a great idea came to you or a wonderful opportunity presented itself to … Continue reading
Simple Pleasures 