The following is more like a set of philosophical questions than a blog post, but with all of the tribulation happening all over the world these days, it's something I've been pondering for a while now. I thought I'd throw this out there to the universe and see what happens. How do you take emotions … Continue reading The Longevity of Happiness
Author: Andrea
Let’s Get This Three Day Weekend Started
Today starts a 3-day weekend here in America for Labor Day! The hammock, under an old pecan tree in my backyard, is beckoning me and I shall answer its call. The piles of laundry that need washing? They can wait. The students' math tests that I brought home to grade? Maybe I'll get around to … Continue reading Let’s Get This Three Day Weekend Started
I Tried
Hello and happy Sunday! I'm thrilled to report that my blog has surpassed 8,000 total views since I first started it up! Thank you to anyone who has stopped by at least once, and to my dedicated "regulars," and to everyone who has signed up to follow my blog. I truly appreciate the encouragement and … Continue reading I Tried
Disneyland Fun
With more and more people getting vaccinated and more places reopening, summer traveling is picking back up. As for us, we recently went to Disneyland! I had actually wanted to do this trip last year, but the pandemic put a halt to everything. Anyhow, it worked out better for us to go this year because … Continue reading Disneyland Fun
Midsummer Check-In
Being a teacher, I try to spend my summer days relaxing (especially after this particularly stressful and exhausting school year). My summer to-do list starts off with a number of things on it, and although I cross off some of them as the weeks go by, I find myself adding to it and so it … Continue reading Midsummer Check-In
Looking Back
As of a few days ago, California has officially "reopened" after being on lock-down for the past fifteen months due to covid19. Looking back over these many months, reflecting on the events that happened, the way people responded, and my own experiences through it, I still cannot come up with the right adjective for it … Continue reading Looking Back
My Name
My Name From his lips, my name was like honey-- golden sweet delicate delicious. I actually really like how this one turned out. Saved the best for last! What do you think of it or of any of the other poems I shared this month? I hope you've enjoyed them. Feel free to leave me … Continue reading My Name
Heroes and Villains
Heroes and Villains Some of us are heroes, Some of us are villains. Those that do good are the heroes, While those that do bad are the villains. But what about the rest of us? What about those of us that just exist and pass through life? Who are we? I had high hopes for … Continue reading Heroes and Villains
Travel Poem
Traveling Passport in hand, the World at my feet. Where should I go? Maybe I'll... Hop on a plane to the balmy beaches of Fiji... Board a train in Scotland to see the Highlands... Sail the clear waters of the Greek Isles... Take a road trip from California to Massachusetts... Ride a horse in Wyoming... … Continue reading Travel Poem
F Word
F Word My favorite f-word is fierce fabulous feminine fun friendly foxy fearless. This poem is not meant to offend anyone. As you can see, I didn't use the actual f-bomb in my poem. Instead, I chose empowering and positive words. As always, thanks for stopping by. ❤
Moxie and Mishaps 