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My June Personal Curriculum Plans

what’s in my reading basket this month Every summer has it’s own unique story and it’s shaped by who is in my home, what activities we commit to, and what trips we have planned. Some summers become very academic with added school subjects, classes at the rec center, and museum trips. Other summers look more…

My Spring Reading Recap

a wedding, my personal curriculum basket & some reflection My heart is so filled with JOY. 🩵🌞 The last month has been filled with beautiful memories, hosting special events, fun family memories and excellent conversations. A quick recap: Let’s start with graduations. 🎓🎓🎉 Graduation week and then dorm moving out day went well. There was…

Re-Runs & Real Life: My May Writing Break

graduations, a wedding, and making room for special family moments I loved sitcom re-runs in the 90’s! 📺 In the off season writers, directors, actors, and all the people needed to make a TV show took time off. The TV channel would play old favorites from the season and it was my chance to catch…

February Recap & Reflections

I’m still figuring this out, but here is what captured my attention in the midst of this busy month. “I love that you wear an apron unironically.” I said while chopping celery. “What? What does that even mean?” my sister Mandy laughed and looked a bit perplexed. “It’s just that whenever I do anything in…