I was asked the other day about how I was feeling about the upcoming year, and my response surprised even me, though it also captured a notion that has been growing in my mind for some time: I am the most optimistic I’ve ever felt coming into a new school year. Why? At no point…
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” –Zora Neale Hurston in Their Eyes Were Watching God Dear wonderful readers, You may have noticed that over the past couple years I’ve been up and down with the consistency of my posting. Some of this was undoubtedly due to the demands of being a…
I’ve been trying to start this column for weeks, but each time I do, I remember something in my yard that needs doing. The serviceberry tree I just planted needs watering. I need to prep the garden beds so I can plant the greens. The lawn, after so long in suspended animation, suddenly needs cutting…
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