Tag : coffee talk

A Summer Chat with my Shades On

Redheaded lady in car with checked headband and blue sunglasses.

I’m finally getting into the summer groove. We spent a morning this week at a city pool and it was just what I needed. Sunshine, cool water, my kids laughing and splashing while I connected with the other moms. What a gift it is to be able to hang out with friends.

I’ve been gathering up a few things to share for this post. I hope you take the time to tell me about your recent happenings and any new things you’ve discovered to help or enrich your life.

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Autumn has Arrived

a tiny bunch of marigolds with trees and grass in the background.
A tiny bouquet of marigolds for you.

How are you? We are doing okay. Going through a number of transitions over here. One being the kids start back to in-person school right after our fall break. We’re all excited about this but as with everything these days we are taking it one day at a time.

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Hello and Happy Friday

Hydrangeas in full bloom with pink and purple blossoms.

School is in session! (virtual from home)

We’ve jumped fully into video Teams meetings, submissions of Schoology assignments and emails galore. I am extremely grateful for the amazing teachers that work tirelessly. I know they’ve had to learn new platforms, methods, and curriculum to educate our children from a distance. Their creativity, patience and enthusiasm help me to feel as if this will all be okay. I see my kids are learning– really learning from a teacher on a computer screen and my heart swells with thankfulness that we live in a time in history where this is even possible.

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