Journeyers, it’s been a busy week filled
with holiday preparations and putting the last touches on our
#BestTeachersGifts Giveaway!
I made a surprise presentation to the
fourth grade classes at a Groton Elementary School, to an educator who
definitely understands the pay-it-forward phenomenon…
He’s going to share the items with the
other two fourth grade classes!
One of our mentors declined the package as
she’s not able to use the supplies the person who nominated her said she uses.
That makes me a little bit sad, BUT, I’m happy that there are so many other
deserving mentors who would greatly benefit from this project.
I have a couple of inquiries out with some
out of town friends, but if they aren’t able to secure a home, I’ll reopen
nominations for a teacher in grades six through twelve.
I’m afraid I haven’t taken many photos, but
nonetheless, I have been making sure to pay homage to those moments that make
me smile, that cause me to pause and appreciate the simple and glorious
miracles our earth offers us each and every day.
I had a nice discussion on healing grief
with Lynda and Angie over at GriefDiaries.com.
Each week they host a guest speaker with all topics geared toward coping with
grief, and all shows are archived. I’ll post the link to our show once it has
been processed and posted.
Music is always at the top of my list and
this month I’ve been fondly remembering my time with Mannheim Steamroller lastDecember!
This week I put several lyric lines into my
phone notes: The Eagles’ “Running down the road trying to loosen my load…got a
world of trouble on my mind…take it easy” was the first to catch my attention.
I love that tune, but let’s just say I hope
there aren’t people out there who want to stone me!
I had to smile when I thought about
loosening my load. One: I can’t wait for our holiday break from school! And
two: the sad truth is that about the only thing I’m loosening these days is my
waistband. Thanking the fashion industry for giving us “Super Stretch!”
Though I am coming down the homestretch of
the final edits of the book proposal I’m submitting to Hay House! Please,
please, please keep sending out that positive energy for me and my next little
book. J
Other happy moments included The Voice…down
to the final four!
Traveling to DC to watch Fave at a
competition where he took three gold medals, one best male for the event, and
set three new personal records! So happy for my boy!
He's getting ready to put that load over his head!
After the event, we enjoyed one of the most fabulous Italian meals I’ve
ever had.
If you’re ever in Washington DC, Bucca di
Beppo has the freshest food to be found and I think they must have the largest
meatballs on the planet!
The other half of this beast is already on someone's plate!
Christmas music and Christmas movies!
Christmas shopping…
Christmas lights…
And this, a man who whistled while he
walked up to the cash register…
The tune?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer…
What about you, Journeyer, what moment(s)
made you laugh or smile or feel a sense of peace this past week? Loosen up and
share one or two with us!
Until
next time, yours in hope, healing, and happiness,
~AE
Positive energy coming your way hon! And wow - those are some fabulous meatballs!
ReplyDeleteHi, Liv!
DeleteThose meatballs were almost the size of my fist! LOL Every time I think of them I have to smile!!
I hope this note finds you well, warm, and wonderfully content... Might I add what a bright spot you are in my world? Your presence here always draws a smile to my face and warmth to my heart... :)
Well wishes for a happy and safe New Year!!
Fondly,
~AE