Towards the end of my schooling in Environmental Education and Interpretation, we had to take a 3 credit course in interpretive media design. It was not an easy course. The technicalities of the chosen software program, InDesign, part of the Adobe Creative Suite, were intricate and time-consuming to learn and use. However, that said, I…
I think that I’ve told this story before, but for those who missed it, I’ll repeat it since it’s short. One day, many years ago, a librarian at our small public librarian told me she was always interested to see what I checked out – that I had a varied and interesting taste in books….
The English Language In the English language, state is an odd word. Just look at this list of phrases: In what state do you live? He was in a depressed state of mind. Do you know a Head of State? Can you state your case succinctly? In chemistry class, you will learn that water has…
Last Saturday, I participated in a Hike and Write event through my workplace. Actually, I was a co-organizer of the event but since it was not well attended, I participated in the discussion and writing activities as if I was an attendee. It is no secret that I like to write. I’ve written this blog…
This morning I attended an event my employer sponsored and I helped organize. It was a hike and write event that was geared towards those who were interested in honing their writing craft, using nature as inspiration. Since our group was small, I participated as well. I know that nature inspires me to take photographs….
It’s been a while since I wrote about any books I was reading. This morning I stayed in bed a little longer, lingering over my tea while I finished the last 50 pages of the book, Invictus by Ryan Graudin, 2017. This is not the type of book I usually read, part science fiction, part…
We are having another summer like day this morning in the midwest. Honestly, with temperatures in the upper 80’s in mid-September, I am more than ready to have it cool down, at least a little bit. Since I’ve not been good about my quest for regular exercise, I contemplated going to the YMCA. But, it…
It was no surprise that I had a little visit from my friend, Insomnia, last night. We are in the midst of a very busy week. School started for my son and I on Tuesday. We also celebrate two birthdays this week. It is a time of transition and that is the time my friend…
Admittedly, I have a lot of interests – nature, photography, education, jewelry making, gardening, baking, and others. But, recently I have learned more about WWII than I wanted to know. In searching for a book, almost a month ago now, I was encouraged to read The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Usually a slow reader, I…
Last Friday we did not have school in our district. It wasn’t even a staff development day, just a planned day off for everyone, including staff. The month of January was a little weird with both of my high schooler’s missing days of school for the flu. So, having them home for another day was…