Thinking and Seeing for Better Being
Daily writing promptWhich animal would you compare yourself to and why?View all responses An Encounter in Maine The Slow-Moving, Wise (and Occasionally Confused) Bear If I had to compare myself to an animal, I’d love to pick something impressive—an eagle, slicing through the sky with laser focus, or a lion, roaring orders like a king.... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat is the last thing you learned?View all responses Leaning—to believe you are magnificent and to gradually discover that you are not magnificent—enough labor for one human life. —Czesław Miłosz When I was in third grade, I learned a lesson that I’m still learning and relearning today. It happened in a Catholic school... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Daily writing promptWrite about your dream home.View all responses There is a place I dream of—part homestead, part sanctuary, part Rivendell. It is a home, but more than that, it is a gathering place, a refuge, a place where ideas, stories, and meals are shared in equal abundance. At the heart of this dream is... Continue Reading →
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