The world seems so full of life in summer, when leaves and lawn spread into a thick, full green. This is the peak, before rain forgets to fall and grass withers to a brittle brown.For now, redbud leafs outside my office window.Ferns sway lazily in a shady corner.Hydrangea's giant snowballs bloom soft white against deep green.A rose shimmers, iridescent, in angled afternoon … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: July 13, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you're keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. Leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. Reading I copied this down from Steven Pressfield's quick … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: July 6, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you're keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. Leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. Reading I finished The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin. … [Read more...]
Sparkler Scribbles
Giving Thanks for Small Things in a Great Country
On this day of freedom, I slowed down to pause, pay attention, snap photos, and give thanks for some of the smallest, simplest, humblest parts of my life in this great country.The garden, though planted late, clings, climbs, and unfolds yellow starbursts of possibility. … [Read more...]
Where I’m From
Where I'm From by Ann Kroeker I am from the persimmon tree, ripe fruit dropping, splitting, squishing soft into the grassy lawn below. I am from sweet-spring lilac and lily-of-the-valley. I am from clover and crown vetch, hollyhocks and honeysuckle, peonies and pansies. I am from soybean and corn fields, hay and straw, and Black Angus cattle grazing in the pond … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: June 29, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you may begin posting a Curiosity Journal, as well. Leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. Reading I finished The Day I Became an Autodidact: and the … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: June 22, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. ::: Some of you have mentioned that you may begin posting a Curiosity Journal, as well. Monica started up her Curiosity Journals last week, so if she publishes one today, I'll send you over. Reading: The Day I Became an … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: 6-15-11
I’m recording an occasional Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week or so. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you may begin posting a Curiosity Journal, as well. Monica started up Curiosity Journals this week, so mosey on over to her place (after reading my spectacular entries below) to link up … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: June 8, 2011
I’m recording an occasional Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week or so. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you may begin posting a Curiosity Journal, as well. I think Monica may start up her Curiosity Journals again. If not, I'll toss up a linky tool later today. … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: June 1, 2011
I’m recording an occasional Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week or so. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. ::: Reading: I managed to finish a chapter in Sophie's World this weekend, about the Epicureans, Neoplatonism, and Mysticism. As I read, especially the mysticism section, I kept thinking about a friend who said, "I think our kids … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: May 25, 2011
I’m recording an occasional Curiosity Journal. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you may begin posting a Curiosity Journal, as well. Be sure to let me know if you do.Reading: Now that I finally finished reading and grading seven reflective essays that introduced seven student portfolios, I look forward to … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: May 18, 2011
I’m recording an occasional Curiosity Journal. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you may begin posting a Curiosity Journal, as well. Be sure to let me know if you do.Reading: Sophie's World has been set aside during this spring season filled with school programs, paper-grading, projects, open houses, … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: May 4, 2011
Curiosity Journal: a weekly recap of what I’ve been reading, playing and learning; what I’m reacting to and writing. Inspired by Monica of Paper Bridges, I’m recording an occasional Curiosity Journal. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting…and writing. Reading: I'm still reading the English translation of Sophie’s World, a Norwegian novel about a … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: April 27, 2011
Curiosity Journal: a weekly recap of what I’ve been reading, playing and learning; what I’m reacting to and writing. Inspired by Monica of Paper Bridges, I’m occasionally recording a Curiosity Journal...or am I recording an occasional Curiosity Journal? Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting…and writing.Reading: One of my sisters-in-law has a Ph.D. in … [Read more...]
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