As a child, I took great delight in my grandfather’s garden.  Though it was just a small, backyard patch of land, my grandfather transformed it into a magical place with an abundance of vegetables and fruits.  He planted rows and rows of lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, a variety of squash and beans, tomatoes, and tall … Continue reading Come into the Garden

  Ruth Ayres recently encouraged me to think about what it means to live with arms wide open.  Even though I’m an introvert at heart, I love to take quiet risks.  I was born curious and that curiosity hasn’t subsided in my sixth decade of living.  I guess that’s why I also love teaching.  I … Continue reading Wings Wide Open

How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.  - Marcus Aurelius Anger is hard for me to write about.  It is probably hard for most people to write or talk about.  I most certainly would rather write about children, art, or cupcakes.  However, the whole point of beginning again … Continue reading Anger

  Sometimes, to begin again feels like a long hike in the summer sun up a steep slope. Sometimes, to begin again is like swimming in honey.  Today, I received an invitation from Ruth Ayres to begin again, and I accept it as a gift. Now, I don't know Ruth personally, but I subscribe to … Continue reading To begin again…