Sometimes, Life Gives You Just What You Need at the Right Time.
For the last few days, I’ve been in a slump. It’s really the first slump I can recall during the pandemic. Mostly, my “slumpiness” revolved around feelings about my own…
Category: volunterism
Being a Team Player: Environmental Education
Who did I work with when I managed school gardens and taught after school garden clubs consisting of second through fifth grade students? Did I work alone? No, absolutely not!…
Rotary Lights Along the Mississippi River
I was going to save this post for Silent Sunday but decided not to wait. I don’t know what else to write about today, and furthermore, there is a story…
Slice of Life Tuesday: Donate to your Passions
Not only is this Slice of Life Tuesday but it is also what has come to be known as Giving Tuesday. It’s the day after Cyber Monday that is reserved…
Paying It Forward: One Book, Orchid, and Mask at a Time!
Today started out well. A friend was dropping off some orchid plants that she said she was having trouble with and no longer wished to nurse along. I was surprised…
Poetry Friday: On Being a Helper
Late this morning, I retreated. I retreated to the lower floor of our house. I dragged a chair, one of those lightweight IKEA Poem Chairs that we’ve had since our…
Art Galleries
The trouble with having jewelry creations in another state is that I either have to drive there to re-stock or mail a package containing new pieces. Over the years I’ve…
Science Centers
Today. I accompanied my son’s art class to the Science Center of Minnesota located in the city of St. Paul. They currently have an exhibit called Body Worlds. Since my…
