The trees are beautiful right now. Golds, Reds, Oranges.....
The cells where photosynthesis takes place are loosing their chlorophyll
The green pigment that we have seen since spring is no longer being produced.
We get to see the yellow tints that have been over looked for 2 seasons
The veins in those leaves are sending all left over food to the stems for storage through the winter.
In some this produces those brilliant reds that we are amazed at.
May I be like the leaves...
The cells of my youth are breaking down
No longer producing the chlorophyll that was overwhelming at times
Now the pigments that I have had all along are showing through...
Who I have always been, yet more settled, less worried about producing
At times may my ambition create amazing results that I, and others, are in awe of
In this the autumn of my life may it last for as many years as God deems fit,
before the winter sets in and the cells close off and I fall...
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Fall
Deep breaths....ahhh
I love this time of year, when its cool when the sun is down, but warm during the day.
Lots of time spent watching the kids play, chickens roam, leaves and acorns fall,
clouds drift, stars twinkle, fire burn, and so many other delights.
I feel settled.
Like time isn't getting away from me.
Like work isn't chaotic.
Like laundry will wash, dry, fold, and put away itself.
Like I'm not getting older.
Like money doesn't matter.
Deep breaths.
I love this time of year, when its cool when the sun is down, but warm during the day.
Lots of time spent watching the kids play, chickens roam, leaves and acorns fall,
clouds drift, stars twinkle, fire burn, and so many other delights.
I feel settled.
Like time isn't getting away from me.
Like work isn't chaotic.
Like laundry will wash, dry, fold, and put away itself.
Like I'm not getting older.
Like money doesn't matter.
Deep breaths.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Teenagers
I think I remember what it was like to be them.
The craziness that life is. Parents not knowing how to talk to you, teachers droning on about who cares what, friends that pull you in so many directions, a job that you didn't want, but have to have, and thoughts in your head that are, well, crazy! It's a time that you just want to play still....who gives a shit about the future...its later, not now. Why does everyone else seem to care so much about it?! It sucks, its amazing, its fun, its scary.....
Now for what I don't remember.
When did it become OK to cuss in front of and even towards a teacher? Someone who tries hard to help, listen, laugh, and just be there for you? When did become OK for teenagers to be in charge, at home, at school? Don't get me wrong, my students' lives suck! In the past and on a daily basis, some more than mine did, but some less. I've never had teachers and a principal, work so hard, try so much, nag to death, care, and yes, LOVE me, as these students do.
Why can't we save them all? Is is too late for some? Life is too hard? In too deep? Parents not there?
This is my vow: I REFUSE TO GIVE UP. I WILL WORK, TRY, NAG, CARE AND LOVE EVERY SINGLE TEENAGER WHO WALKS INTO MY SCHOOL. NO MATTER WHAT THEY DO OF SAY. Signed: an Alternative High School Teacher
The craziness that life is. Parents not knowing how to talk to you, teachers droning on about who cares what, friends that pull you in so many directions, a job that you didn't want, but have to have, and thoughts in your head that are, well, crazy! It's a time that you just want to play still....who gives a shit about the future...its later, not now. Why does everyone else seem to care so much about it?! It sucks, its amazing, its fun, its scary.....
Now for what I don't remember.
When did it become OK to cuss in front of and even towards a teacher? Someone who tries hard to help, listen, laugh, and just be there for you? When did become OK for teenagers to be in charge, at home, at school? Don't get me wrong, my students' lives suck! In the past and on a daily basis, some more than mine did, but some less. I've never had teachers and a principal, work so hard, try so much, nag to death, care, and yes, LOVE me, as these students do.
Why can't we save them all? Is is too late for some? Life is too hard? In too deep? Parents not there?
This is my vow: I REFUSE TO GIVE UP. I WILL WORK, TRY, NAG, CARE AND LOVE EVERY SINGLE TEENAGER WHO WALKS INTO MY SCHOOL. NO MATTER WHAT THEY DO OF SAY. Signed: an Alternative High School Teacher
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Jumping in
It's funny to me that it has taken this long for me to start a blog. I read others' musings, enjoy pictures, comments, original songs, and wonder why. Why can't I have thoughts such as these.....why can't my life have times such as these.....why can't I be as creative such as these.....
I have jumped in.
Both feet.
Head.
Heart.
Even if I am the only one to read it. I am doing it.
I have thoughts that shouldn't stay in my head unshared.
There are days that are a.m.a.z.i.n.g.
I have creativity at my fingertips.
So here goes.
S
P
L
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H
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I have jumped in.
Both feet.
Head.
Heart.
Even if I am the only one to read it. I am doing it.
I have thoughts that shouldn't stay in my head unshared.
There are days that are a.m.a.z.i.n.g.
I have creativity at my fingertips.
So here goes.
S
P
L
A
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H
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