Author Archives: Wendy
When We Fear the Unfamiliar Path
I work in the front office of an elementary school. Because of where I sit, I get to encounter children from all grade levels and I hear amusing and sometimes inspiring, stories from them all day long. My favorite stories are very often from or about, our youngest students, the kindergarteners. One of our custodians … Continue reading
The Gift of Now
Last spring, I took a yoga class for the first time. I have practiced the poses before, but never actually attended a class. I found it fascinating. The entire focus was on being in the moment and learning to appreciate something most of us take for granted, breathing. Sometimes we keep ourselves so busy, that … Continue reading
Blueberry Lessons
Every summer, I attempt to grow something that is edible. My backyard is mostly shade, so I’m very limited, but this year, I have a blueberry bush that was very happy in its spot and it made some serious blueberries. I had my doubts about how well it would do because it was covered in … Continue reading
The Call to Hospitality
A couple of months ago, we had some new neighbors move in down the street. I went out and bought the ingredients to bake them something to welcome them to the neighborhood. That’s what my neighbors did when we moved in and I have always remembered how nice it was to feel welcomed. Because of … Continue reading
Copperhead Reminders
I was cooking dinner a couple of weeks ago, when my hubby approached me with his phone. He had a picture of a snake pulled up on it. He had just taken down the trash and found a small snake underneath it, he thought about killing it, but didn’t think it was poisonous, so he … Continue reading
Hydrangea Wisdom
A few years ago, I started a new job; at the end of that year, a sweet family gave me a hydrangea plant as a gift. I was so excited. I’ve always loved hydrangeas, but hadn’t really been able to grow them for a long time. I had a huge one at my last house, … Continue reading
Piper Lessons
When I leave my house in the mornings, to go to work, I put a baby gate on the stairs. If I don’t, our big dog, Sandy, will go upstairs and scratch on my kids’ bedroom doors, until he wakes them up. I have no idea why he does that, but my teenagers do not … Continue reading
Binoculars Wisdom
At a recent visit to my parents’ house, I found myself in the kitchen. Daddy was there too and he instructed me to go to the end of the table and pick up the binoculars that were lying there. I smiled as I did as I was instructed. My parents have recently installed new bird … Continue reading
Saying No to Fear
Over the Memorial Day weekend, my family was blessed to spend the weekend with my parents. More specifically, we spent the weekend at their pool and with a record breaking heat wave, we were especially thankful. My first day in the pool, I checked the skimmer carefully, like I always do. Anyone who has ever … Continue reading
Squeaky Hinge Reminders
Yesterday, I had a day off, the first in a much needed extra long weekend. I was exhausted from work life and personal life. My youngest just graduated from high school and while it was a wonderful celebration, it was emotionally draining as well. We did pictures with grandparents and attended the ceremony. We went … Continue reading