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On June 14th of 2010,  I officially retired from the teaching profession.  At that point, I didn’t really have any concrete ideas on what retirement would hold.  I contemplated several different avenues, even including the possibility of working at a funeral home.  (I’d totally forgotten about that one.) But the path of the past eightContinue reading “To everything, there is a season…”

In the first part of my writing, I described a situation where something that had been long-lasting has reached its end.  I would be remiss if I didn’t also mention that there are other new avenues that are opening at the same time. This past winter, a good friend sent me an ad that saidContinue reading “To everything there is a season – Part Two”

I am reminded by life’s experiences that change is inevitable.  Whether it’s the weather, relationships,  or a myriad of other life occurrences, things are going to change, whether or not we understand or like them. Such is the case recently with me and I know the acceptance of things as they are is of utmostContinue reading “To everything there is a season…”

  pri·or·i·ty prīˈôrədē/ noun the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important.   Some of life’s lessons have to be learned the hard way….it would seem to be the only way for the most important ones. In several life situations, I have found that my priorities don’t always match up withContinue reading “Priorities…”

Today marked an important day to remember, my last day teaching in the classroom in 2010.   I really didn’t know what the future would hold for me and now at this point, I can say it’s been quite an adventure. An important of my retirement has been staying active in the classroom setting.  InContinue reading “Seven Years of Retirement”

It would seem that we all are in a constantly-changing world…and as the world changes, so do we.   These times of varied changes can fill one’s mind with fear of what might be on the road ahead.  Uncertainty about who we are and the role we are to play is one of the constantsContinue reading “Transitions in Life…”

The Connections and the Miracle of “Being”…. I can remember back to that night that, for whatever the reason, I decided to go to my high school’s basketball game.  I saw a friend who was with his girlfriend and her sisters.  He and I struck up a conversation and before you knew it, we wereContinue reading “The Connections and the Miracle of “Being”….”

The Gestalt Prayer I do my thing and you do yours. I am not in this world to live up to your expectations and you are not in this world to live up to mine. You are you and I am I…..and if by chance we find each other, then it is beautiful. If not,Continue reading “The Gestalt Prayer….”

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