So many times in life I think to myself, "boy, this would make an incredible story." Or, I will say to friends and colleagues, "you won't believe this story." And then I think about my profession, my passion, what I do: I help others tell a story. I teach students how to write a narrative essay, I tell them that their story matters, I work with … [Read more...]
October brings…
I love October. I am a "fall" kind of gal. Give me pumpkins, leaves falling, boots, jeans, hoodies, heck, give me pumpkin spice lattes. October for me is a time of loss as well. Some of my favorite people ever left during October. I do find comfort in knowing that they are in heaven, looking down on me, my kids, and my family. But I miss them … [Read more...]
Art
When you think of the word "art," what comes to mind? The Mona Lisa? Van Gogh? Nighthawks? Do you think that art is something only for a certain group of people? Perhaps you think that art is not something to be found in southern Illinois... Today is the final day and final showing of the Weapons of Mass Creation III. This is a Veteran art … [Read more...]