Crumpled
Sometimes it doesn’t take much. Hours of heavy lifting can be negated by a letter (eval rating), a look or an unmet expectation. A sculptor sees hourly progress. A writer,… Read more Crumpled →
Overwhelmed, Too Many Choices
I know a guy who, when searching for a book to read, can spend hours on Amazon. He finds a book he thinks he’ll enjoy but then goes down the… Read more Overwhelmed, Too Many Choices →
Before It’s Too Late
You know you should exercise more often. You used to. But you’re too tired most nights to head to the gym and you’re too sleepy when your wake up to… Read more Before It’s Too Late →
Not this year!
You’re almost there. And whether you’re counting the days left to make a difference or you’re counting the days to the beach (no judgment here either way), I am quite… Read more Not this year! →
It’s Gonna Be Alright
Remember what it felt like to finally have your own place? Moving in was exhausting. But it was yours. And it felt good. I used to love late-night bowls of… Read more It’s Gonna Be Alright →
Always On
Recently a friend and I were going back and forth about the demands of teaching. While my friend acknowledged that he could never be a teacher, he didn’t agree with… Read more Always On →
Thank You Teachers, But…
I have been out of the classroom – let me start over – I have not been a classroom teacher for over ten years. Technically speaking, as an elementary… Read more Thank You Teachers, But… →
5 Strategies to Help With the Day After Blues
This happens more often than we care to admit. And though we try to talk ourselves out of it, we are often unsuccessful. Recently I fell victim to the… Read more 5 Strategies to Help With the Day After Blues →
