On Dreaming (#1)

"Eames : They come here every day to sleep?

Elderly Bald Man : [towards Cobb]  No. They come to be woken up. 

The dream has become their reality. Who are you to say otherwise, son?"

From the movie, Inception

Last night I had a dream. It was intense enough to wake me from slumber. Haunting enough to leave me there, on the bed, exposed for some time. And beautiful enough to have me commit to memory what had transpired.

A Brief Interlude (#11)

I began this past week being busy, and showing little for it--two consecutive days of repetitive, tedious, unchallenging work, mostly from someone else's list. Then I continued to be busy, but this time also productive--two consecutive days of reflective, creative, rewarding tasks, and from my list.  Finally, I ended the week working nonstop--a busy weekend with mixed results. Thanks to good conversations with good people, I survived.. 

But, tonight, I am exhausted. So, I apologize ahead of time for this post. It came to me this afternoon while getting things done at my daughters' dance studio. However, it is short and to the point, but not exactly what I had hoped to say.  

Well, maybe not to the point, because I have not written it out yet. So, it may fall short in another way.

But it will be short, because I have to go to bed by a certain time. Sleep is important to me, because I wish to dream; therefore, I refuse to allow anyone, or thing, including fear, to rob me of such opportunities. 

 

Good luck! 

(That last line was partially meant for me...)

My Weekly Checkup (#23)

A Collection of Some Things I Found, Some Thoughts I Had This Week

Usually I write these Weekly Checkups in the evenings, but I have so many stretches of busy moments with little downtime in between, that will begin in a few hours and run until ten tonight; therefore, I have decided to start on this post right now (1:15  pm EST).  

(And in my enthusiasm to get this done sooner rather than later, I accidently saved over last week's post... losing it forever. Sigh.)

(Haha... never mind, it is still there.)  

Mary Cassatt's Breakfast in Bed. I cannot read that mother's face. I have a few ideas, but the moment I focus on one thought, the others become jealous, and seek my attention. If "exhaustion" wins out, it is only because that is how I feel right now (did a lot of landscaping today).

Vegetable Gardening and Me (#20)

They aren't magical, but my beans seem to be full of surprises. This week is no exception.

As I mentioned in my first post on gardening, I am not an expert gardener, and I have made plenty of mistakes, but my adventures may help others have more fun and success. 

Also, I now have a page dedicated to gardening, that will contain all past and future posts, as well as resources I have found useful.

A Brief Interlude (#11)

Four adults. A broken dryer. And a discussion about politics that did not end in disaster. All on a cool, clear September evening outside a dance studio in an American suburb.

(I was searching for a particular image--one I had found a week ago--involving revolutionaries discussing politics in a tavern setting, when I came across this image. It's definitely apropos of something, just what I don't know...)

My Weekly Checkup (#22)

A Collection of Some Things I Found, Some Thoughts I Had This Week

A site suggestion, and a particular video from their YouTube channel, that I found interesting and informative.

(Found this painting while searching through the work of women painters.)

Vegetable Gardening and Me (#19)

It's been about two weeks since my last gardening post, and only a few pepper plants remain. Oh, and those bean plants, too--I haven't decided what to do with them, yet. But as for the rest of the garden, I have begun to prepare things for the winter.

As I mentioned in my first post on gardening, I am not an expert gardener, and I have made plenty of mistakes, but my adventures may help others have more fun and success. 

Also, I now have a page dedicated to gardening, that will contain all past and future posts, as well as resources I have found useful.

A Deep Sigh (#2)

After a week off from blogging, I want to return with a shout. But, for now, I will have to settle for a whisper.

A Deep Sigh (#1)

I am going to use this Labor Day weekend as an excuse to take off a week from blogging. It is perfect time to reevaluate, and readjust the direction my thoughts and writing are taking me. I should be back a week from today with something more substantial (i.e., an actual plan and not just dreams). In the meantime, I present you a terse examination of my emotions surrounding this holiday.

(Edward Hopper strikes again. I feel that there is a strong connection between that woman and today's post.)

My Weekly Checkup (#21)

 A Collection of Some Things I Found, Some Thoughts I Had This Week

Just a few things, nothing worthwhile (well, except in my mind). The first, a resource for my fellow educators. The second, a short, thoughtful piece on the costumes worn in the musical, Hamilton, and the complexities of sharing history. The third, the non-fiction book that I am currently reading and loving (I would not, in anyway, recommend to any of my regular blog readers--really, I am sure you'll be bored from reading the title). 

Like with similar posts, you may not find the specific items interesting or entertaining (I definitely enjoy them), but by reading through these descriptions you will learn more about me.

And finding out more about me is the reason why you keep coming back... right?

(Stick it out to the end, and you will be rewarded with a little treat.)

(This is a side of Vincent Van Gogh I never knew existed. I love it! There are more studies he did in this vein. Read this explanation of why he drew this and similar ones.)

Vegetable Gardening and Me (#18)

This season is drawing to a close. There is a lot that needs to be done to prepare for next year; therefore, I don't think I will be doing an early fall planting

As I mentioned in my first post on gardening, I am not an expert gardener, and I have made plenty of mistakes, but my adventures may help others have more fun and success. 

Also, I now have a page dedicated to gardening, that will contain all past and future posts, as well as resources I have found useful.