Dainty moon hanging in the sky

Celestial sphere

Dainty moon, dainty lady

   Pastel painted sky

(for RBG)

Washington Post celebrates RBG.

New school year...new routines!

This school year will be like no other. Yesterday Eddie had to go to campus to be sure his computer had all the necessary updates for today. He indulged me with a few photos...this is the first time he has not shared this experience with his brother. Starting his junior year in a virtual setting is bound to have its challenges, but he is excited to get started and see what the year holds. 

Today, I heard him laughing and talking with his classmates online. The sound of laughter and engagement gives me all the warm fuzzies. And one bonus of learning from home, a little post lunch snooze before the afternoon classes begin. 

    With a sneaky four legged supervisor...

Here is to a new school year and new routines! May we all stay healthy and engaged in this virtual terrain until we can resume in person experiences. 

Creativity is a hoot!

 As we embark on this school year let creativity prevail, let go of old habits and routines. ..embrace the fluidity of the moment. Step away from the screen, make art with abandon. Mail your artwork to a friend via snail mail. Creativity is a hoot! 

Vote Lady, Vote!

Did you know 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting the women's right constitutional right to vote. Plan how you will vote this year to celebrate this momentous anniversary!

Energy & Influence

 We are on the brink of an unprecedented school year. Never before have we had so much uncertainty and unknowns. Collectively we must step up and support our educators and school communities, leave judgement at the door and keep an open heart. Practice patience daily. We must also cheer for our students as they navigate this digital migration. 

Our students will mirror our attitudes, so put on a confident face and reassure them they can do this. I once heard someone ask, "How much of my influence on you is a result of your influence on me?"  Consider this as we start the school year. Energy is contagious, let's keep it positive. Let the teachers and students in your life know you support them! 

Summer Reflections

One of the unexpected pleasures of this bizarre Covid lifestyle

is the bike rides. What a joy to see all the beautiful trails

and how they have changed since the Spring and now after

the heavy rains of late summer. I have made bringing my camera part of the ride, slowing it down to enjoy the surroundings, savoring the moment. Awesome reflections. 

Grateful for my partner in crime... so patient. And he also has a great sense of direction, making it easy to try a new route!

Work Crew

Today was the first day since March 13th that I have seen my colleagues in person! We definitely looked a little different with our face masks, but what a wonderful sight!  Our regional Scholastic Art show was featured in a gallery at the local community college in February. We were lucky enough to have the reception and awards night before the world was put on pause. Our community shut down here on March 13th, leaving the exhibition up until now. We were finally given clearance to take down the show this week, so today we met and happily masked uninstalled the show. I can honestly say, I was thrilled when my alarm sounded off this morning! I miss my fellow art teachers.