2025 ended up being a year of significant self-discovery and change for me, the vast majority of which was unexpected. My daughter graduated from high school last spring, which was (of course) anticipated, but even that event came with some
This morning, I solved the NY Times Mini Crossword in 19 seconds. I’m just going to throw this up here in case it makes me look smart… (Insert a grinning emoji or “The Hallelujah Chorus” here)
In her book Tiny Experiments, Anne-Laure Le Cunff talks about the value of taking time for reflection. She emphasizes that learning and growth don’t come solely from experiences, but that, instead, learning and growth are the result of intentional reflection.
My second grade teacher, Mrs. Bradley, was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. I was in awe of pretty much everything she did. But then, one life-changing day, Mrs. Bradley sat us down on the green, braided rug,
Several years ago on this date, my brain snapped. Or shifted. Blipped. Instantly changed forever in such a way as to never be the same again. Something like that. I was 2000 miles away from home on a work
Pros of Freelance Work 01 Variety One of my favorite things about freelance work is the variety! I’ve written semester-long curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as lesson activities from kindergarten through university level.
I started my current foray into freelance work in the spring of 2023. I had done freelance and contract work years before, but I had moved into a full-time position with a non-profit where I stayed, in various roles, for