Life Transitions Again
This afternoon, I can hear the air conditioner running, the shower sprinkling water, and the washer spinning as it finishes cleaning a load of clothes. Today, my husband and I…
Category: pandemic
Poetry Friday: A Letter to My Mom
We find ourselves living in odd times. But, some rights of passage continue as though these cycles have a life of their own. First-time college students are gearing up to…
Humans Gravitate Towards Humans
A year ago this week we went to Banff National Park in Albert Canada. It was a beautiful place, one that we all agreed we would like to return to…
Fabric Obsessed
Ever since I started making fabric masks for PPE, I am obsessed with fabric! I cannot seem to stay away from the fabric store! And, even if I go there…
It Finally Appeared.
What appeared you might ask? Anger. I answer. What are you angry about? You inquire further. I answer that I suppose I am angry about many things right now. But,…
Becoming Foodies
During the pandemic, we’ve gone on some cooking and baking binges. From the early days of being told to stay home and making Naan to just recently when we made…
Back to School Concerns? What about Band? And, Choir?
As a non-formal educator and parent, sometimes I worry about things that do not directly concern me. For example, many years ago, our oldest son was very much involved in…
Plastic Waste During the Pandemic: A problem now and in the future.
Lately, I’ve been wondering about the effects the pandemic has had on our environment. I’ve wondered seriously enough to search for professional journal articles specifically on this subject. What I…
