

Got a Minute?
At one time or another, many of us have wished for more time. I was thinking about time the other morning when this dawned on me. And...


Bailing...
If you were to talk with one of my friends or family members you could confirm that I have been rather self-absorbed for the last few...


Prevent Suicide Walk
Today I took part in the Manitowoc Prevent Suicide Walk. I was impressed with the turnout and I enjoyed walking the 5K with friends. To...


Contentment vs. happiness
I had this title as my working title. I decided to keep it. One doesn't normally see those words squaring off against one another but...


Gratitude
In my first few years of teaching, I had to learn to budget since I didn't get paid in the summer. By the time August rolled around, I...


Another Chapter....A New Journey
If you know me, you know that in addition to being a fan of Gandhi, I am also a fan of Henry David Thoreau. Many of Thoreau's words...


Starting small
Size doesn't matter. Or does it? As a society, we tend to be obsessed with size: the largest crowd, the biggest building, or the...


The Last Hurrah of Summer
Well, it happened. Last night I had my first back to school dream. In my dream, I arrived at school the first day in a grubby t-shirt...


One month out....
"Answers give us knowledge, but questions give us wisdom." This bit of ancient Chinese philosophy has guided me in my teaching and also...


In my elements with the elements
I am a woman who likes her feet planted firmly on the ground. But yet, I am drawn to the water. I like the stillness of the lake and the...

