Dear Teacher, It’s that time of the year again, isn’t it? That stale, suffocating season where kids are restless and nature seems relentless. You are near launching the full attack of curriculum to complete, standardized tests to administer, conferences to schedule, end of the year events to plan, paperwork to push through, and students to […]
Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Hope
I grabbed my baby and scooped her up into my arms, as she wailed that soul-shattering sound a baby makes when she’s in pain. I couldn’t stand it any longer. I had to stop the therapist from doing her work. “Don’t you want your child to be able to play on the playground with the […]
The Grip of Anxiety
“There’s always tomorrow to get things done.” My friend claims, dismissing my angst about ‘so much to do’ for superficial conversation. “Yeah, I know.” I respond, knowing full well she has no idea what I mean. I wish it were that easy for me to allow life to pull forward while leaving the upkeep behind. […]
