Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.

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  • MY FIRST TEACHER I have a passion for literacy. It all began in a screened in porch in South Central Los Angeles when I was almost 5 years old. My mother’s first language was Spanish. She told me how hard it was for her to learn English. She grew up…

  • I learn so much from my grandchildren. They teach me how to enjoy the moment. They teach me to be still and absorb sights and sounds that I have taken for granted. I have learned to see nature through their eyes. It fills me with optimism and hope that the…

  • I now know how difficult it is to be a caregiver. My husband suffered a stroke and it has been a challenging, scary time these last months. Seeing the left side of his face drooped as he slurred his speech to tell me that he is planning to drive himself…

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  • The Ride of my life

    The palm tree out my window reminds me of my trip to Hawaii almost fourteen years ago. Two weeks before our planned adventure my husband…

  • The Power of Books

    This happens to me all the time. Books ignite the imagination and take us on a journey. Here are some books I have read recently…

  • Childrens’ Books That are Relatable

    I love to share resources for children by topic. Kindly share with me if you have collections of special interest and I will add them.…

  • A Much Needed Drive

    The sun broke through the clouds turning a dreary morning into a prelude to the perfect spring day. I knew I had to get out…