About Books
In 2020, I renewed my commitment to read. What else was I going to do that year? I hit a goal of 100 by reading eight children’s story books in the last days of the year. Some people don’t count …
Category: Sprouts
Did you Know this about Emily?
Five Stamp Series from USPS. Which do you like best?
Something you might not know about me is that I giggle like a kid at a candy counter when I get to buy stamps. The designs of stamps themselves bring me joy. And beyond that, they feel like a secret …
Empty Space
Do you love an empty space? Does it make you feel a sense of possibility, calm, anxiety, or something else? If I take too long to evaluate the possibilities, an empty space becomes a source of overwhelm and perfection for …
What do you wanna be?
I remember my kindergarten classroom pretty clearly. I was a “morning student” – a subject I remember the mothers around me talking about as they anticipated our first school assignments of teachers and times. Mrs. McPike administered both my first …
Almost 1 year old….
Do you have cake or pie for your birthday celebrations? When our oldest was in middle school, he came to me with all kinds of love, confessing that he would really prefer my apple pie for his birthday instead of …
What are you looking at?
I moved my office around this weekend and still have items that were taken from the walls waiting to be re-hung – including two bulletin boards. As I began to think about where to put the bulletin boards, I began …
Using Your Senses
Last weekend, I cuddled under a blanket in my chair and turned on Miss Marple. It has been at least six months since I watched her and my plan was to enjoy a cozy rest with my friend Marple in …
Visibility Tools
When it comes to visibility metaphors, the only vehicle I’m qualified to talk about is an automobile. And I failed my test at first taking. But I have helped three young adults earn their licenses since then, so maybe that …