Thinking and Seeing for Better Being
Describe the most ambitious DIY project you've ever taken on. The Most Ambitious DIY Project I Ever Took On: Buying a HouseBuying a house was supposed to be an oasis—a sanctuary, a refuge from the chaos of the world. Instead, it has become a never-ending call to repair beyond my means. Saki once wrote,> "I'm... Continue Reading →
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? If I Could Ban a Word, It Would Be… “Ban.” I teach in an inner-city high school. I’ve heard words that make my ears wilt, words so sharp they could slice through a fire alarm cable (not that any... Continue Reading →
What bores you? What Bores You?As a teacher, I’ve heard “I’m bored” more times than I can count. Over three decades in the classroom, I’ve also heard some fantastic responses from veteran teachers:A no-nonsense science teacher I knew would say, “Well, you see, sweety, when I got my teaching degree, it did not come with... Continue Reading →
Living from the Inside Out: Why I Might Write a Book (Because I Clearly Need It) Life is Messy Let’s be honest: I need this book as much as anyone. Maybe more. Living from the inside out—by faith, by Christ’s wisdom, by something other than my own chaotic thoughts—is hard. Especially in a world that... Continue Reading →
Write about your approach to budgeting. Because "Budget" is Just a Fancy Word for "No Fun Allowed" I Got Nothing. Let’s be real—budgeting is like that one friend who orders a salad at a steakhouse and gives you the look when you reach for the breadbasket. It’s restrictive, guilt-inducing, and makes you feel like you’re... Continue Reading →
Have you ever unintentionally broken the law? Marigold Marauder Exploring the humor and grace in life's unintended misstepsLife often has a way of turning our well-meaning actions into unexpected adventures, blurring the lines between right and wrong. Reflecting on two personal experiences, I find humor, grace, and lessons that resonate with the delicate balance between... Continue Reading →
The Art Room at 7:30 AM: Discovering Influence in Unexpected PlacesShe was the kind of student who carried an edge—sharp enough to keep people at a distance, tough enough to let you know she didn’t need anyone. At least, that’s what she wanted the world to believe.But at 7:30 AM, before the school day officially... Continue Reading →
If there were a biography about you, what would the title be? What Is It Really All About?History, if it’s honest, will tell the story of a man who spilled a lot of coffee.It will record his great achievements—some real, some imagined. It will note the moments when he believed the world would remember his... Continue Reading →
Stop Thrashing. Start Trusting. A Lesson in Letting Go, Abiding in Christ, and Not Drowning in Effort The Riptide Lesson I’ve never been caught in a riptide. But I’ve dreamed about it. More than once. And these are not peaceful, floating-on-my-back, enjoying-the-waves kinds of dreams. No, in these dreams, I’m in deep water. Too deep.... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat were your parents doing at your age?View all responses Great Grandpa Feeding the Chickens At 62, My Parents Built a Life of Welcome—What Am I Building? I turned 62 this past November. It’s a strange and reflective milestone—one that invites a look back, not just at my own life, but at my... Continue Reading →
Forming 2.0 