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In the Light of Winter
Winter is as much about going deep, as it is about finding our way back out the other side.
Save on Riders and Writers
We will journey together over these few beautiful days absorbing the landscape of the Southern Utah deserts.
Together we will experience the offerings of the natural world’s invitation of rebirth.
Kayden McInnis and Amy Conn will guide you through a journey of Natural Horsemanship, Writing, Meditation and Yoga
What is a Light Worker?
What does it mean to be a Lightworker?
The elevator definition might be,
“A lightworker is a person who serves other people and the planet. People from all walks of life could be lightworkers, from nurses to life coaches. Lightworkers are rumored to transform others and change their way of thinking. If you're sensitive and eager to help others, you might even be a lightworker.”
Becoming A Teacher Part 3
This story marks the third entry of a series I’m calling, “On Becoming a Teacher.” There is so much discussion about teachers these days. Instagram and Facebook have cleverly depicted video shorts of what teachers are facing in and out of the classroom.
Here are a few of my favorites: (remember, I’m a special ed teacher and a physical education teacher for a middle school).
Winter Chill Special
You’re invited to a life-changing retreat where over a few days together we will absorb the outer landscapes of Southern Utah while exploring the inner landscapes of body, mind, and spirit.
We’ll practice yoga, breathing exercises, and meditation, as well as embodied writing practices and Natural Horsemanship.
Snowy Movements
Do the holidays make you want to bury your head in the snow?
There are times I gotta admit that between the frenetic busyness of teaching hundreds of children a week to family obligation juggling — Not to mention, trying to fit in some precious time for yourself —- Burying your head in the sand or the snow can seem like a logical solution! Am I right or am I right or am I right?
Time to Ride!
Time to Ride!
Welcome!
February 15–19, 2024 Moab, Utah
Petroglyph House
We will journey together over these few beautiful days absorbing the landscape of the Southern Utah deserts.
When the Heart Recognizes Beauty
I often wonder …
When the required work calls for arduous care and attention to detail …
When the labor is dirty, challenging and onerous …
When the drudgery of monotony can feel exhausting and toilsome …
Hallows Eve (approaching)
Since ancient times, gathering the harvest has been vitally important. Harvesting events in the agricultural season is where whole communities would turn out to bring the harvest home. A harvest supper was held once the last of the harvest was brought back to the farm. For us, we appreciate the gathering of folks to break bread, share some soup and gather around a fire.
A Union of Many Colors
Throughout each of our lives, there have been many Unions (of all sorts) - and within our marriage (without losing our own individual identities), there has been a single Union of the heart.
Peering into the Looking Glass
In my blog written on the 29th of August 2021, I wrote about Warriors and my students who represented such.
We were just returning back from a year of ZOOM and my students and I were getting to know each other in-person. (all over again)
I wrote about their resiliency and how I wished I could look into a Looking Glass into the future of their 8th grade year to see the results of our connection efforts made over ZOOM with them during their 5th grade year.
Aurora Borealis
Aurora Borealis
"Shine like the whole universe is yours" — Rumi
“Dude, I normally wouldn’t do this, but the Northern Lights are out right now.” Benjamin’s roommate, Antoine, wakes him up in the middle of the night.
Aurora Borealis is a natural light display recently seen by my son, Benjamin, in Kenai, Alaska. The Northern Lights fill the earth's sky, typically in the northern hemisphere. (Unless of course you live below the equator, you may encounter a different experience).
Come Retreat with ME!
Remember these famous Calgon commercials?
“Calgon, take me away!!!”
As dated as this seems today, the need to get away from the stressors of life is just as relevant.
If you ever feel like you need something to “take you away,” well, I think I have something JUST FOR YOU!
Growing Pumpkins
I would like to write about something this year that brings me joy …
Pumpkins.
You see, I have The Most Sincerest Pumpkin Patch growing in my front yard. You must understand this one thing, I seek no presents from the Great Pumpkin - I just seek joy in watching my vines grow and spread their leaves across my yard attaching their tendrils around the garden boxes integrating with the rose bushes; one of them even embedded itself within the rose bush and is producing a decent sized pumpkin!
Even a Riot Couldn't Stop Us!
I was in my 2nd year of teaching when the L.A. Riots occurred. I was teaching a Learning Disabled class at Lindbergh Middle School in Long Beach Unified School District; although this was the class title, there was nothing disabling about what our class learned that year - for what the world threw at us that year, we could do nothing but consume.
Mercury Strikes Again!(and yet, she brought us MAGIC)
Because Mercury is the planet said to rule communication, those who are astrologically inclined expect frequent misunderstandings, scheduling problems and disagreements with friends during this period.
‘Twas the night before school
‘Twas the night before school and all through the house,
The teachers were scurrying and the students shared some doubts.
The backpacks were ready and hanging on hooks
All carefully packed with pencils and books.