What makes a teacher great? I suppose this needs to start with a question… which teachers have impacted my life the most in positive ways? I have had some negative experiences at all ages but i will pick the positive experiences to dwell on for the purpose of this writing task. I can only remember…

What time do you go to bed and wake up currently? I have gone through a lot of circadian rhythms in my time on our planet. I used to lay in bed as a pre-teen with a torch reading books until all hours of the morning. I used to get in trouble for it but…

How do you express your gratitude? Gratitude is something I try to do as an everyday activity. If I’m at a restaurant, I will thank the staff for looking after me. They serve, they’re attentive, and they are actually looking after you the way you would look after someone who came to your home for…

What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? Last November, my husband started concurrent radiation and chemotherapy in preparation for stomach cancer surgery. For him, it meant sickness, discomfort, and an absolute need for calm and rest. I was talking to a beautiful friend of mine who is my declutter muse…

What are you most worried about for the future? I have been a worried soul for a very long time. Anxiety has never been a friend but seems very attached to me all the same. Despite worrying continually about whether the household chores will get done, or the bills will get paid, or the shopping…

List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? Today I saw the daily prompt about three books that have impacted my life. I was alone at lunch and put on some music in my headphones. The first book I thought of was “Lion of Ireland” by Morgan Llywelyn. Lion of Ireland ~…