Summer often flies by – and this one has proved no different. The new school year begins tomorrow, when I’ll be heading back to work for teacher in-service. Soon, I know I won’t get quite as much reading done, so I’m grateful for all the books I’ve been able to read over the past few…
Back-to-School Teacher Style
I can’t believe I’m a few days away from a new school year. I was needing some comfortable work clothes for this fall and wanted to share some of what I got and love, especially since it’s all currently on sale and affordable. I especially love wearing longer dresses (midi are my favorite) for teaching;…
These Final Summer Days
Every summer when I return from Rhode Island, I find myself in the doldrums between summer vacation and the new school year. I already feel nostalgia for the easy, simple days that haven’t yet gone and a lingering anticipation for all to come. In early August, I cling to what’s left of summer, of leisurely…
Scenes of Summer Life in Rhode Island
Every summer, my family travels to the Rhode Island coast, where my grandmother built a home in a small pastoral beach town. This is the place that taught me the value of slowing down, living simply, and spending time in nature. Summers here are quiet and calm – I wake up to the songs of…
Thoughts on My Summer Beach Reads
I just got back from my yearly summer vacation yesterday; it always goes far too fast! Before I left, I shared the books that I was bringing with me. I ended up including another read, Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the book with which I started my trip and shared about on Instagram. Here are…
In the Heart of Summer
Happy July! I can’t believe June is already through and we are in the heart of summer. For me, June was a time of recovery, rest, and productivity at home. I had a list of summer projects to do around the house, and I did them. I had lazy afternoons in my mini pool just…
