Images of Late Autumn Snow

Before I left for school today I tried to catch a photo or two since it is often too dark when I return home. We didn't get the big snow that was…

Sadness Surrounds Us

The hallway that leads to my classroom was quieter and more somber this morning. We got the news that my student B's mother had died last evenin…

Kit Spreading the Love

Our kitten Kit is growing bigger and healthier as you can see from the picture of him stretched out on the love seat . He is a lover cat and continues…

Be Careful! The Roads Might Be Slick!

This is what I have heard my mother repeat every winter for at least forty years. It has been a good reminder to me though. Today the roads were rea…

First Snow

. The first snow is illuminated by the porch light. First Snow The snow began here this morning and all day continued, its white rhetoric everywhere calling …

Schlumbergera bridgesii: aka Christmas Cactus

This week one of our Schlumbergera bridgesii began to bloom. Last spring I had posted a poem about Christmas Cactus and when one "chooses" to…

Sunday Scribblings: Near the Window

The topic of Sunday Scribblings this week is Misspent Youth . Near the Window The lamp near the window glowed long into the night, the wonder of words ke…

Sibling Assignment #45: Being Thankful

Our sibling assignment this week was given by Silver Valley Girl. In the spirit of Thanksgiving we were to create a video focusing on what we are tha…

A Peaceful Then Busy Thanksgiving Morning

The sunrise this morning was a peaceful way to begin the day as JEJ and I got up early to build the fires, make coffee, and heat water for tea. The …

Thanksgiving Week Blessing: Breakfast for Dinner

After school today I had an appointment in town and had to do the last minute shopping for Thanksgiving dinner. I knew that would put me home after s…

Good Grief! What Happened to Thanksgiving?

I love harvest decor and the Thanksgiving holiday. When I see cans of Libby pumpkin, canned milk, and little jars of Kraft cheese waiting on display…

Sibling Assignment #44: An Unusual Thanksgiving Day: Snow, Grounded, and Barney's Restaurant

Raymond Pert gave the sibling assignment for the week. It was to write about an unusual Thanksgiving Day. We don't dress up our animals, but thi…

Sunday Scribblings: "I Carry".

I am a teacher and I carry bags. My mom carried bags when she was a teacher. They even design bags made just for teachers ( see above). There are man…

November Garden Tour: Surprises in the Daylight

I love Saturdays in November because I can actually see the gardens. I only catch glimpses during the week, but darkness surrounds the gardens more f…

Friday Fourteen: More Things You May Not Know About InlandEmpireGirl!

1. Even though I make certain dishes over and over again, I always get out the recipe. I never make anything by memory. 2. I am easily moved to tears.…

The Presence of Trees

The Presence of Trees by Michael S. Glaser I have always felt the living presence of trees the forest that calls to me as deeply as I breathe, as thoug…

Tuesday With Kit

It has been awhile since I have posted photos of our newest kitten. You can see he has grown quite a bit. He loves sitting atop the cat condo in the…

Cycles of Teaching: End of the Quarter

Every profession has times of the year that are busier and crazier than others. For people (and parents) in the education field our year runs on a cy…