This school year I have decided to act the part of my title. With the teachings of Don Miguel Ruiz in my mind, I am being true with my word. I am speaking my thoughts, ones that are true. It may not be what the other parties want to hear, but it is my truth….

She is no where near, but here. There, but near. To know love, to feel love and have love. What a life, to have her in my heart. I am grateful for that.

I am grateful that my brother appreciated my last post. That day was the beginning of a very long weekend. I think that today I am finally beginning to recover; meaning that I am not as tired today as I was yesterday. I am grateful that I see some light, not sure if it is…

I am so grateful that this work day is finally over!

With the beginning or school just on the corner, that is closer than around the corner, I am grateful that I have a wonderful bunch of people around to support me in my efforts to make the opening of school smooth, seamless and almost stress free for everyone else. Get me through the next two…

Yesterday I had the honor and pleasure of spending a day with one of the Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet. It is always an uplifting experience visiting with one of these special ladies. The discussion yesterday was about finding your North Star, your inner light, letting it shine so that the world is a little…

When you are struggling, with accomplishments are lack of, move to your roots. Go back to what you know, what has succeeded for you in the past. I am grateful for having the ability to pull my cranium out of my head-hole. I am grateful that I have a partner who continues to challenge me,…

It is hard not to relax when you are sitting in a swimming pool at a resort on the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico. I am grateful to be taking a week off of work, even if I am still answering a few emails, and to just sit by the pool reading, or in…

I work at a highschool, therefore I have to have a Tuberculosis form filled out every four years. The form basicly, signed by a medical professional, stating that I am free of tuberculosis and can be on a campus full of students. Yesterday I went to my General Practioners office to have the form filled…

Today and every day I am grateful to be alive. I am grateful for my health and the opportunities that the good lord provides. I am grateful for my children and each one of their individual spirits. I am grateful for a wonderful partner, who reminds me that I need to keep learning and not…

I am so grateful that I have finished my accountability list that I sent to my brother. This weekend will be spent celebrating the 250th birthday of this great nation. The celebrating started last night when our men’s national soccer team won their game and moved on to the round of Sixteen. Even if it…

This past Saturday I watched my eldest child marry a wonderful, lovely lady. Watching the two of them interact with each other is to watch two people who truly love each other. It was a wonderful, beautiful wedding at one of the most beautiful wedding venues that I have ever been at. Again, hanging out…