Today is officially the first day of winter. Pagans, and later Christians, used to celebrate this day as the the shortest day of the year. That was good news for my elementary school students who were looking forward to the beginning of their winter break vacation. We had a winter party to celebrate with cookies…
This post is in commemoration of the third anniversary of this website. On December 14th, 2014, I first started blogging on this Sketchy Scribe website. Three years later, some things have changed. But my love for my sweet sketchy scribes will never change. I love you both – no matter what! Happy Anniversary sweet scribes! …
Advent is a season observed in many Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas as well as the return of Jesus at the second coming. So it seems appropriate, on this first day of Advent to mark its beginning on our Sketchy…
I finally got my letter to the parents out on Wednesday. So many deadlines this week: report cards, Reading Assessments, etc… It’s four pages of explanation. I know it will not explain why it took me so long to write it. When you lose someone…someone you loved very much AND someone you know loved you,…
Dearest Purity, Sometimes, I feel I can hear you, even when you are not here. I decided, last week, to do a two part post about having the hard conversations. I know what hard conversation you MOST want me to have. Since I cannot just show up at the house “without being announced,” I’ve drafted…
This post is dedicated to Purity, who says it like she sees it. I wish she was here to help me this week. This has been an odd week. We only had four days of school and then the three day weekend. I spent Thursday night relaxing, doing laundry and watching Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman….
The other day, I was struggling with the question, “Should I keep writing on this blog?” I know a few people read it and I do like having a place to vent my frustrations and turn them into motivational moments. Then, I realized how glad I was I had this venue. I can write whenever…
Dearest Bea, Just a heads up… I have asked CAMP teacher Gretchen Peratt if I may come on campus to observe her teaching film making and cinematography to AVHS students on December 12th 2017. I will be there from first period through sixth period. I’m not there to disturb your learning or peace of mind…
This post is dedicated to my most loyal follower : Mavi. As she loves all things that are mystical and pagan, it only seems right to include such concepts on our “sketchy” website. And since I know at least one other gypsy is also reading this too (Miss S) – it seems doubly appropriate. 🙂…
Today, I’m going to start by quoting an article written by Rabbi Shragra Simmons entitled Discipline:The Power of Restraint… “Discipline” (Gevurah in Hebrew) is crucial because it lies at the intersection of the human dichotomy: physical body and spiritual soul. The body seeks comfort and immediate gratification: food, sleep, wealth. The spirit yearns for intangible, eternal…