I love sharing book titles with close friends, so I'm happy you are here! I want to share a book that you must add to your to-be-read list. Ruth Ayres has a brand new book titled Enticing Hard-To-Reach Writers published by Stenhouse Publishers. It's another must read from Ruth. There are many professional development books available to learn about mastering our craft of teaching. However, there are only a few that make a true impact -- and this is one book that weaves raw truth, research, practical ideas, and story all in one {cute} little package. In Enticing Hard-To-Reach Writers , Ruth allows her worlds to collide during the creation: "In this book, I entwine my three story lines as educator, momma, and writer." (p. 6) And she does this in an amazing way through sharing stories of her family, adoption, children living in hard places -- and doing their best -- and healing. She shares how we can use research to understand how to
Time to slip off to your local coffee place and enjoy a few minutes with a good book or your own journal. Time for you is always worth it!!
ReplyDeleteOMG I LOVE your poem! This is EXACTLY how I have been feeling lately! (Literally, I cried on Sunday night b/c I didn't want to go back to work b/c I've been so stressed lately.) Although I love teaching... I just don't always love the craziness of the job and all the attached stresses! Thanks for speaking the words my heart has been trying to say!
ReplyDeleteLove you poem. The questions drew me in and I was nodding in agreement throughout. Me time. Precious.
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother & I used to talk about this, long ago. She had five children, and later, a job. She said she used to take a walk after dinner for about a half hour. No one could come with her; it was her time. I believe it kept her sane. So even through the years, women have wanted this 'me time'. Great poem. I liked the feeling you expressed "stretched thin in all directions", & the way you showed it. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteThe arrangement of your words is so powerful in communicating emotion. I am glad you found time for YOU long enough to share your thoughts with us!
ReplyDeleteSounds like time to slip into something comfy, put on your prayer shawl, sip a cup of tea and RELAX - even if it's only 5 minutes before the next person starts pulling you in another direction. Great poem that expresses your feelings and helps you recognize that you do need some "ME" time.
ReplyDeleteLove ya, M
The answers to your questions: yes, yes, yes.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you got some time for yourself the other day.
You expressed powerfully what many people think.
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