Thoughts

There are moments in life when everything seems to pause, not in the world around us, but within us. Our routines are interrupted, our bodies demand attention, and suddenly the simplest parts of life feel distant and uncertain. During those times, it can feel as though everything has changed.   But something remarkable happens when […]

When I hear people talk about the Artemis program and what it might mean for the future, especially for education, I don’t just hear excitement. I hear something familiar because I have lived through a moment like this before. In 1987, I accepted a position at an Elementary School in San Ramon, CA. My title was small

Author’s Note: Because no existing photos of the Artemis mission are available on iStock.com, where I have a subscription that allows me to use their photos, the main image for this article was a custom creation using ChatGPT (AI assistance). There are moments in life when something extraordinary happens, and we are not ready to

There is a quiet kind of frustration that comes when life refuses to follow the plan we so carefully laid out. It is not always loud or dramatic. Sometimes it shows up in small delays, unexpected detours, or days that simply do not go the way we hoped. Other times, it arrives all at once,

Easter arrives quietly some years, almost as if it waits for us to notice the shift in the air. The light lingers a little longer in the evening, blossoms begin to appear where there was once only bare branches, and something within us feels the gentle invitation to begin again. Whether we observe Easter through

This is the second in my series, Decorating With Memory. Both blogs cover my effort to decorate using family treasures. I want to encourage everyone to appreciate and display their family heirlooms. So this is a series about two bedrooms. The first bedroom tells a story of heritage and memory.This second bedroom tells a story of

The Theme Of International Day Of Happiness 2026 “The International Day of Happiness 2026 highlights themes of ‘Caring and Sharing,’ emphasising kindness, empathy, and meaningful human connections. Key focus areas of the 2026 theme include: Caring and Sharing: Encouraging compassion, empathy, and support for others. Mental Health Awareness: Promoting open conversations about emotional well-being. Acts of

I say that my home is part house and part family museum. Nearly every room holds something that once belonged to someone I loved. When my grandmother passed away, her furniture came to me. When my mother passed away, her furniture, paintings, and collectibles came as well. Over time, pieces from my aunt found their way