Last week I began sharing how my life is quickly changing as our children move to increased independence and adulthood. Yes, it is an emotional rollercoaster, but it also has been fun. I have learned some very practical lessons. For instance, Nora is an amazing example of stewardship of the Earth. She has encouraged meContinue reading “Thoughts from the Back Porch; Feathering the Empty Nest #2”
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Thoughts from the Back Porch: Feathering the Empty Nest
It has been an interesting summer. In many respects it has been wonderful, and yet I am left with a subtle, yet fully palpable sense of dread. In chatting with friends over current events in my life my dear SparklleSLP suggested I write about my experiences. I think that is a great idea, so myContinue reading “Thoughts from the Back Porch: Feathering the Empty Nest”
R.I.P. Rosie the Riveter
Naomi Fraley (nee Parker), the woman believed to be the inspiration behind J. Howard Miller’s wartime “We Can Do It,” poster died on Jan. 20, 2018 at 96 years of age. Although there is some controversy around whether Naomi is in fact the model for the poster, it appears her claim is valid. Like manyContinue reading “R.I.P. Rosie the Riveter”
One Little Word 2018
For the past few years, I have participated in the One Little Word® project. Ali Edwards, the originator of “One Little Word,” sums it this way: A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and softContinue reading “One Little Word 2018”
Star Wars, Stuttering, and Stereotypes
June 18, 1977 was the day before my sixteenth birthday. Three weeks earlier, on May 25th, the movie phenomena, Star Wars was released and we decided to go see it for my birthday. We developed a strategy in order to save time on serpentine lines that coiled around buildings, half of us holding a placeContinue reading “Star Wars, Stuttering, and Stereotypes”
A Tale of Two Teachers
It has been four months since my last post. I just don’t know where the time and my initiative have gone. The return to school this year was fraught with anxiety, palpable and exhausting anxiety. As much as I don’t like admitting it, I let it get the best of me. I started the newContinue reading “A Tale of Two Teachers”
When Students Feel Sad
Recently I experienced a deep sadness with someone I care about. It wasn’t my sadness, but hers. To see tears and self-doubt, a turning inside out was so incredibly difficult. I felt a strong feeling of helplessness when wanting to remove all the hurt from her heart. Of course, that is neither realistic nor helpful.Continue reading “When Students Feel Sad”
Thoughts From the Back Porch 2017
I was planning on doing my second installment on Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain this week, but since life doesn’t always have a way of following a predictable pattern, I didn’t get a chance to do the exercises. I did, nevertheless, read the chapters and have had several thoughts on how theContinue reading “Thoughts From the Back Porch 2017”
Thoughts from the Back Porch 2017
I am an artist. I have amazing, creative visions of drawings and paintings, mixed media works, and projects. Then I try to put these ideas on paper and poof, my hands don’t procure what my mind envisioned. Why? I saw it so clearly in my mind, the color, the perspective, the light. I often lookContinue reading “Thoughts from the Back Porch 2017”
ASHA Connect 2017 and Why I've Been MIA
I am woefully behind in my blogging duties and for that I will apologize! My last post was the end of May!! Naturally, I always have the best of intentions, but as we know “the road to hell is paved with good intentions!” Henceforth I will commit to my writing. Where have I been? Well,Continue reading “ASHA Connect 2017 and Why I've Been MIA”
Doyle Speech Works 