Category: Happiness

One Last Pearl of Wisdom

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Since the moment I met my mother-in-law, we talked about books.  We would speak of various characters as if we had actually met them and knew them like we knew family.  I loved that about her.  She was always exposing me to ideas and events that were new to me.  She used books as breadcrumbs to show me the way and expand my thinking.

One Little Word – Zest, 2025

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I keep thinking about the perfect word as my touchstone for 2025.  In the past, I’ve chosen: remember, purpose, and settle.  Those are important words and they kept me set on a definite path the last three years.  This year, I searched for a word that would reflect who I am now at the beginning of 2025, at the precipice of my 69th year. 

Christmas Tree Memories

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The one symbol of Christmas that I have always loved is the Christmas tree. I loved the anticipation of buying it and bringing it home, decorating it, and watching it light up the winter darkness. To tell the truth, I didn't really even care much for the presents. The tree was present enough for me.

That’s Silly! Learning and Laughing

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Last spring, I submitted a poem for possible publication in Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong’s  new anthology, Clara’s Kooky Compendium of Thimble Thoughts and Wonder Fuzz.  Janet and Sylvia have been wonderful supportive of my poetry and my creative process.  I can’t thank them enough for encouraging me to get silly again.

Refill Your Cup: Finding Balance in Teaching

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This week, my joyful moment came in the form of a little second-grade girl named Victoria.  Victoria rarely smiles and usually speaks in a whisper.  Her writing, however, is full of sophisticated humor.  I know that there is a sparkly little girl inside her somewhere.Â