Am I My Brother’s Guardian?
Over the past few years I have felt an increasing urgency in the world around me. I can’t exactly put my finger on what the urgency is but it is an unsettling feeling. The feeling that the world is burning … Continued
What To Do After Election Tuesday
If you’re at all invested in the democratic process, the mid-term election cycle is a stressful season. Election Tuesday is an emotional roller coaster of victories and losses, hopes and disappointments. Wednesday morning after Election Tuesday is sort of like … Continued
Monk Manual Review
Recently I was introduced to a concept called Monk Manual. At first I had no idea what it was but a manual for Monks that you could apply to your everyday life? I’m in. After learning more about it I … Continued
Retro School Desk Redo
Recently I discovered the best kept secret in Norman. The University Surplus Store. The University Surplus Store is a warehouse where all of the outcast furniture from the University of Oklahoma goes to die; or be reincarnated. For the most … Continued
Five Minute Friday – Crowd
This week’s writing prompt from Kate Montaug Five Minute Friday party is CROWD. I’ve missed the past couple of FMF prompts for various reasons…too lazy, afraid I couldn’t come up with something worthwhile to say in five minutes, or possibly … Continued
Is Your Attitude Infectious?
One day this past summer, I visited an art camp for teenagers from all over the state. To attend the two-week camp, students must audition in their field of interest (art, dance, orchestra, choir, photography, drama, film). The judges accept … Continued
Four Somethings This Summer
Earlier this year I linked up with Heather Gerwing’s monthly blog that covered four somethings I learned, loved, said, and read that month. The end of spring semester came in a freight train and derailed my monthly writing habit. I … Continued
Creating a Cozy Reading Corner
disclaimer: I was provided with a free product for this post. This post also has affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As the summer break winds down I’m thinking more and more about how quickly the time … Continued
A New School Year
Kindergarten and 5th grade 3rd grade and 8th grade Just like that it’s over. I’ve found myself standing alone in my kitchen, sipping my coffee and starring into space wondering what just happened. Eighty-four days (counting weekends) was not enough. … Continued
European Vacation: Wrap Up
If you haven’t already seen the first part of our vacation, you can check out part 1 here and part 2 here. The last three days of our journey were spent packing in the culture and off the beaten path … Continued
