Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.

One blog post at a time.

In the Beginning

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…
Stop and Be Still

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…
Art and Heart (With Reader’s Theater)

We know that not all students have ideal home situations. On occasion the hell they live with shows itself though their behavior. I will never forget one little girl I had in my second grade class who hissed instead of responding when someone talked to her. She wouldn’t sit with…

Buy Me A Coffee

I LOVE coffee. If you want to buy me a cup, it would make my day!

$4.00

March 1, 2021

A Man And his dog

I have to confess that I am a little bit jealous of our dog, Max. He visits the salon more than I ever have.He is…
February 28, 2021

Emotional Agility

I knew I would love this book when the author made reference to Dr. Victor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search For Meaning. This book takes a candid look…
February 28, 2021

Multi-cultural children’s books

Teachers should carefully select books for their classroom that teach about other cultures. USE The Horn Book Guide to identify the right books for your age…
February 19, 2021

Neighborhood Library box

I am a book lover. I wish I had a library next door. My dream is to someday own a bookstore, or work in one.…

In the Beginning