The narrator reflects on their emotional journey after receiving concerning mammogram results. With the upcoming biopsy, they strive to remain hopeful for the future, determined to celebrate life’s milestones despite the uncertainty.
Tag: writing
Feeling Gratitude
A few events of this past week reminded me of the importance of gratitude in my life. So, this morning’s post is just an exercise to remind myself of a few of things that I’m thankful for. They aren’written in any particular order other than … Continue reading Feeling Gratitude
A Mirror Bar Memory and Thank You to Uncle Nic
Families change, even the strongest families. The roots go deep. The trunk is strong, but do the leaves know each other?
Children in Boxes
Reading an NPR story earlier this week, I learned about a school district in New York State where children with disabilities were being confined to wooden boxes. The story made me sick and hurt even more when I read that many of the children who’ve … Continue reading Children in Boxes
Do You Have Experience? An Organizer’s Moment to Laugh
I was encouraged a month or so ago to run for the board of WORT 89.9fm, a community radio station that’s called Madison, Wisconsin home for fifty years now. I served on the board before, from 2011 to 2014, but after some thought decided I’d … Continue reading Do You Have Experience? An Organizer’s Moment to Laugh
Inspirations and Puzzles: Finding Our Roles in the Movement
Just thinking about a panel discussion last night regarding the ICE invasion of the Twin Cities and asking myself– what would I do in that situation? What are the roles that we might each hold?
Being a Motherless Daughter
I set two goals for this year. The first was to honor and commemorate my mother’s life through celebrating my own living, as this is the year that I, with some luck, will pass the age at which she died. The second goal was to … Continue reading Being a Motherless Daughter
Meeting the Moment and Inspirations To Act
The author reflects on their journey as an activist, highlighting impactful moments and mentors. Memories of witnessing hardship in their community, including barn fires and cancer’s toll, shaped their passion for change. Influential figures, such as Walt Bresette and Frannie VanZile, inspired them to advocate for future generations and empower communities.
What Happened Here? Time to Listen to the Elders
Protests continue and activism is growing in the US today. We struggle against a great deal. What are we struggling for? What might we learn from our elders and history?
Endings and Beginnings: Introducing the GruntGrunts
The author reflects on their recent departure from a special education teaching career, highlighting the bittersweet nature of leaving students behind while introducing them to “GruntGrunts,” magical creatures designed to help with their emotions. Despite complexity and challenges, the teacher expresses hope for the future while cherishing the impact made on their students’ lives.
Sustainable Life In Action 