My mom always says when she travels between countries that she knows her brain has arrived when the people in her dreams start speaking the language of the country she’s in–rather than the country she left. I had a dream the other night full of friends from throughout my life all in one cohesive group–the […]

It’s been a quiet week around these parts. My cats have taken extra-long naps each day and I look at them in envy while I work. Right now they’re staring at me, trying to convince me it’s time for their treat–when that time is still an hour away. But it’s still quiet… And, not any […]

A Canadian acquaintance noted this week that Canada Day is technically a celebration of dependence as opposed to the United States celebration of independence. I found that interesting. We’ve got two young countries growing up next door to each other (and let’s be honest, we’re still just barely children on the world stage), and like […]

And what is so rare as a day in June?Then, if ever, come perfect days;Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune,And over it softly her warm ear lays;Whether we look, or whether we listen,We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.―From The Vision of Sir Launfal by James Russell Lowell Today was a perfect […]

You’re finishing up the school year. You don’t want to teach anymore. You really just want to send the kids out into the yard to play and enjoy their childhood. They don’t need to know that the city up the road is burning, do they?  I promise, you’re not alone if this has crossed your […]