finding joy in retirement one day at a time
August 1, 2025 Toksa. For many years, I taught my students this Lakota Sioux word, which means “see you later” in their native tongue. A kind Sioux native explained its meaning to me, and I began to hold it close to my heart. I love the connection it holds when it is time to part. It leaves space for seeing…
5.25.26 UPDATE SUMMER SKIN COLLECTION JUST POSTED! https://amzn.to/4f3MyZf 7.29.25 Not for the “faint of heart” Keeping it real…I am missing my people. It’s as if my body has done the same thing for so long, it knows I’m usually prepping for a new school year about now. It’s hard to explain, but I feel it–like I am programmed to be…
July 28, 2025 The first days back without kids could be frustrating. All I ever wanted on those days was to get my room ready for the kids. The meetings, at least some, were necessary and helpful. But this day, the Monday back with your co-workers was typically full of hugs, summer reflections, sharing time with your school family, and…