Straddling the Fence

Sometimes making decisions is as difficult as climbing through a barbed wire fence.  You are likely to get hung up in the barbs, or details, but must choose which is the best way to proceed.  You straddle the fence momentarily trying to decide which is the best route to take.  Should you continue going to the other … Continue reading Straddling the Fence →

Bumpy Roads

When my children were young, I often used the rearview mirror to keep an eye on them while driving.  When they grew quiet, I could check to see that they were fine but had simply drifted off to sleep.  When they became restless, the mirror made it possible for them to see my reflection.  Although … Continue reading Bumpy Roads →

Let Your Light Shine

 Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.   It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child … Continue reading Let Your Light Shine →

Dandelion Attitudes

A carefully picked bouquet of dandelions was handed to me by one of my students.  To her dismay, an unappreciative boy pointed out that dandelions are actually nothing but a bitter weed.  The little girl was crushed.  The bouquet she worked so hard to create and was so proud to present to her teacher was … Continue reading Dandelion Attitudes →

Pruned by the Master Gardener

I am not a gardener.  Over the years, I have planted trees, bushes, mini gardens, and potted flowers, but rarely do I achieve good results.  I have come to the realization that I will never have a beautiful yard, because I simply do not have a green thumb.  Few of the things I plant survive, … Continue reading Pruned by the Master Gardener →