My students and I recently studied William Wordsworth's poem, "A Sketch," which describes a man "....to whom Long patience hath such mild composure given That patience now doth seem a thing of which He hath no need." The words "long patience" caught my attention, because I don't know about you, but it seems I've had... Continue Reading →
When You Can’t Find the Next Handhold
Ever feel like the woman in this picture? Is life an arduous, up-the-back-side-of-the-mountain-by-yourself kind of struggle every single day? I've been there. And some days I still am. But here's something I've learned. When you feel like giving up, try looking back instead. I'm not advising you to replay your regrets or wallow in what-if's.... Continue Reading →
This is My Father’s World: Musings on the Beauty of God’s Creation
I love how God's creativity is displayed in nature, especially through all of the beautiful plants he created. This is my newest experiment: attempting to root a ZZ plant from a leaf. Apparently, it takes a long time. A very long time. I started this leaf and another almost three months ago, and there's no... Continue Reading →