appreciating the little things
I thought it was a good time to focus my eye on appreciating some of the little pleasures in my life… hope you’ll add your pleasures to my list. sleeping more (who […]
a life well lived
I am just getting home from a funeral for one of my former students. He was such a fine young man. If baby grew up to be like this young […]
Looking In
I believe that one of the best ways to gain perspective, grow as an individual, and boost one’s sense of self is through journaling. I am teaching a journaling workshop Tuesday […]
Rock On
I was having a hard time brainstorming blog posts this past week. My big work assignment was to read the body image autobiographies of my almost 50 students and when […]
you do not have to be good
It’s been a week and, sigh, it’s only Wednesday afternoon (when I am writing this post). There have been lots of big things going on at home (a lil’ birthday […]
Good Hair
I was walking down the hall of my high school with a friend who happened to be African-American. “How was your weekend?” I asked. “Fine. I got my hair permed. […]
Why I'm Rosie Molinary even though he put a ring on it
So, I figured that one day I would get around to telling you all why I kept my last name when I married but had no idea when that one […]
A place to call home and a family to fill it with love
I am, by nature, an introvert. That is not to say that I am not warm or friendly or interested in you because I am, am, am. It is simply […]
Coming Home, Part 3
This week, I am sharing an essay I wrote in the days just before leaving for Ethiopia six months ago. It’s a beginning, really, but as I was reflecting on […]