For twenty nine years I filled bulletin boards with themes, kids writing, artwork and so much more. For teachers bulletin boards are a thing. We try to create colorful impressive ones in our classrooms and to line the halls of our schools. Bulletin boards are...
I am tired. I am tired of grieving and watching other people grieving. I am tired of funeral parlors. I am tired of hospitals and suffering. I am tired of tragic news stories and missing persons. I am tired of death bed vigils and terminal diagnoses.I am tired of...
As I often do on Sunday mornings I have been reading back to blog entries from other years.When doing that I get such a perspective of the ebb and flow of seasons . I see so many constants and several themes arise. There is often worry and anticipation. I speak of...
Yesterday was a perfect January day as far as I'm concerned .It was what January has become at its best in my retirement, second career life.On Sunday I received the second round of edits from my editor.This is the sixth book she and I have worked on together and we...
As the Saturday morning sunshine streams through my office I think of my dear friend Ruth. Ruth is a person who gives so much of herself to others. She is one of a kind and is a friend to many. She is an advocate for kids and does life changing work every day in her...
Another January morning, the snow lightly falling and my house quiet and warm. One dog is up and a husband is still sleeping. Another January day unfolding. This day a memorable, difficult day for the Barr family. I hold each one in my heart and know the challenges...