The old school yard

While parking for church this morning I got a glimpse into my old school yard where I spent Kindergarten through fifth grade. The school was small, Catholic and cute, but very run down. It is no longer in use, but I remember so many nooks and crannies of that old place. Like the reading corner

The old fridge

It was mighty frosty when I opened the door. For $35.00 I couldn’t resist. But when my husband came to the estate sale later and saw the fridge I had just purchased his jaw dropped. The house was full of old, old items. The vintage 1950’s fridge was all frozen inside. I secretly couldn’t wait

Here they are again.

On the way to work today I had to look twice. I didn’t think I saw, but then I looked again and did. My mind was not playing tricks on me. I had thought it was too soon and they were yet to come out. But I actually saw two in a row, on the

The best pastime ever growing up in the 80’s.

I am so excited to go home today and wrap a present and give it. I had been waiting for this present since last week. It is for my seventeen year old daughter. She really wanted these! When she told me she wanted these I bubbled with joy and anticipation. This was probably the best

Instead of….

To apply what I tell the students: Instead of this ….. Do that… Instead of getting stuck on a chromebook’s game…. Do drawing, coloring, fold hands, trace. Instead of SHOUTING…. Say “Hello” to someone, ask a question, wait your turn. Instead of running….. Look around, count your steps, look ahead. On my way to work

Three little words

Shutter, wreath, Christmas cut out. Birch log, fireplace, fatwood. Forsythia, chicks, blossoms throughout. Easter egg, shawl, childhood. Picnic bench, tomatoes, captured trout. Lobster, bathing suit, driftwood. Maples, colored leaves, hauntings about, Pumpkins, cider, all’s good.

Pi Day Yesterday

“Also, it’s pi day, so we should get a pie”, was my 17 year old daughter’s text. Yes! A favored educational tradition had stuck! She was reminding me this time instead of me being the one always getting excited. These moments of parenting are so poignant, when you realize you did something right as a

Losing focus.

I don’t know if it’s the warm weather, the birds chirping, or seeing the grass. I’m losing focus. I don’t know if it’s because it’s a Sunday, the time has been pushed forward, there’s an outdoor market. I’m losing focus. I don’t know if it’s because a walk is calling, a neighbor is in need,

The beauty of the basket

“If you really love it, buy it”. My Aunt Penny would always say this. “You have to really love it”, she would add.  Every year, once a year, typically around Christmas time, we would plan a trip to the antique store. She would plan where we would go, including a stop off for lunch. These

Fank

The Hungarian word for doughnut. Flour, yeast, milk, icing sugar, butter are all added together to make this delicacy. This is my weakness. I have a bakery near me that I frequent every morning for coffee. I can quickly run in, get a fresh cup of hazelnut coffee with cream and sugar, and a glazed