I had allowed myself to be lulled into a false sense of security. And I’m pissed about it. The trickiest part of all is to place my anger where it … Continue reading Poison.
Author: Diana Koester
Bonus Talk.
[This is a continuation of my previous post, find it here if you haven’t read that one yet.] This week on Wednesday I had a Talk with my second graders, … Continue reading Bonus Talk.
The Talk.
It’s been an odd week. All teachers know that once spring emerges in earnest, closing in on the end of the school year, students tend to get a little off … Continue reading The Talk.
Hallmark holidays.
I hate Mother’s Day. It’s a bald statement, I know, but surely it is not a surprising one. I know I’m not alone in this, and I know how cynical … Continue reading Hallmark holidays.
Words.
Let me tell you about words. Let me tell you about LOUD words. About how if that’s all you’ve ever had in your ears, you have a stunted ability to … Continue reading Words.
Peace be with you.
Easter used to look like bright colors, bunnies and ducks. Like baskets, eggs, and candy. Like fancy dress clothes and spring flowers. It used to smell like ham and mashed … Continue reading Peace be with you.
Age ain’t nothing but a number.
I wonder how old I have to get, before people stop telling me I’m “so young” and giving me unsolicited advice about how I should handle the world? I wonder … Continue reading Age ain’t nothing but a number.
Passover: A Family Affair.
(Fair warning, this post is long and maybe it’s a little meandering, but it does all come together in the end. Much like my life in general, ha.) It’s early … Continue reading Passover: A Family Affair.
Theft.
I’ve heard the phrase “own your truth” in various iterations for years, but it never really made sense to me until today. One of the most important things to me, … Continue reading Theft.
Be Quiet
Your needs aren’t special, So they don’t matter. You’re supposed to do what I say, Don’t ask questions. Forget about yourself, be only for others, And please be quiet. You’re … Continue reading Be Quiet
Journeys in the Dark 