Father's day ~ A day we're supposed to celebrate all the amazing dads out there. Well, that's what it's supposed to be for most people. But, not me. Father's day just reminds me that I don't have a dad. While I do have an amazing husband who is a wonderful father to our daughter, and … Continue reading Another reminder…
#sol19 ~ “Jen” Day
Something very rare happened today - I had a day off. All. By. Myself. And by very rare, I mean like never. Ever. (Well maybe once). You see, being that I'm a teacher and a mom, whenever I have a day off, my daughter does too. Don't get me wrong, I love having the time … Continue reading #sol19 ~ “Jen” Day
Weekend Coffee Share
Link to Coffee Shares Good morning everyone! Grab your cup of coffee, sit down, relax, and let's chat. I'm enjoying my first cup of coffee of the day. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that last week had at least 3 extra days in it. It was a long one, but we had … Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share
Weekend Coffee Share
Link to Coffee Shares Today's coffee share is an afternoon addition. I just made myself a delicious cup of coffee. So sit down, relax, and let's chat over some coffee. If we were having coffee, I would tell you that this week was soooooooooo long. I don't know if it's spring fever. Or if it's … Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share
It Takes a Village
It's Slice of Life Tuesday! Thank you to the team of writers at Two Writing Teachers for this wonderful writing community. A place for us to grow together as writers. Mornings are hard. Monday mornings are even harder. If you've ever read any of my posts about my daughter and mornings, you may … Continue reading It Takes a Village
Weekend Coffee Share – Day 31
Day 31 ~ March SOLSC Get your coffee, pull up a chair, and let's chat. I'm only on my first cup of coffee today. You see, when I opened the cabinet to take out the coffee and filters to make the coffee, I noticed there weren't anymore filters (I have an old coffee maker … Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share – Day 31
Since last March…
Day 30 ~ March SOLSC I “borrowed” this form from Rita DiCarne who borrowed it Elizabeth Ellington who borrowed it from Fran McVeigh! I've been waiting to write this since the first week of the challenge. Since last March, I've been to Washington, D.C. (and Arlington). Washington, D.C., where we saw the Washington and Lincoln Monuments Washington, … Continue reading Since last March…
Finding the Joy at the end of a long week
Day 29 ~ March SOLSC This week was a doozy. That's the first word that came to mind while thinking about the week. A second word would be exhausting. But now that I'm home, in my bed, writing on my laptop, I'm thinking about what brought me joy today. Every Friday we do "Free Write … Continue reading Finding the Joy at the end of a long week
Right Now – Softball edition
Day 28 ~ March SOLSC I wrote a Right Now post during the first week of the challenge. A fellow slicer commented about trying a "Right Now" at a different time of the day. So here I am, giving it a go for day 28. Right now I'm... Sitting in my car watching my niece's … Continue reading Right Now – Softball edition
It’s only Wednesday…
Day 27 ~ March SOLSC I'm not really sure how it's only Wednesday. It for sure feels like it should at least be Saturday tomorrow. But, nope. It will only be Thursday. I'm just not sure I'm going to make it! My class has been a little out of sorts this week. I mean, they're … Continue reading It’s only Wednesday…