Becoming America's Stories, Weekend Coffee Share

Yesterday’s School Days

The 2021-2022 school year began in my corner of the world last week. Schools opened masked and with cautious optimism. Busses slowed down traffic, kids cluttered the sidewalks and rode bicycles. I forgot how much I missed waving to the regular crossing guards.  Education has taken on many forms throughout the generations. Today’s classrooms and… Continue reading Yesterday’s School Days

Becoming America's Stories, Weekend Coffee Share

September in Florida

Good morning, Everyone. It is hazy and hot in Ft. Pierce Florida. I am here in my mom's condo for my niece's wedding. Florida in the heat of summer and in a state with surging pandemic cases, is not my idea of a destination, but, you know, family. Pour your coffee. Let’s catch up. If… Continue reading September in Florida

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Hurricane Weekend

Good morning, Everyone. I am beginning this Sunday grateful for power so the Keurig could drip coffee.  It’s been a busy week since returning from beach weeks. Pour your coffee. Let’s catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would say that Hurricane Henri is bearing down on my little corner of the world.… Continue reading Hurricane Weekend

Ramblings & Writing, Weekend Coffee Share

New Year’s Day in September

This week, I am joining in Marsha Ingrao's #WQWWC (Writer's Quotes Wednesday Writer's Challenge). The prompt includes Learning, Education or Schools. The only rule is to use a quote. Thanks Marsha, for the fun challenge. Once a teacher, always a teacher. No matter where you go or what you do, you can never truly get… Continue reading New Year’s Day in September

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Beach Week Coffee Share

Good Morning, Everyone. If it is August, I am on Beach Week vacation at Davis Park, Fire Island. It's a quick boat ride or a ferry ride across the Great South Bay, laden with provisions, sand toys, beach chairs and umbrellas. Today, the rain cooled the air. Good thing there is coffee. Pour your cup.… Continue reading Beach Week Coffee Share