“Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos.” – Yayoi Kusama I had the opportunity to see and experience the...

Ahhh… today was the first day back to school after spring break. Alas, I knew this day would come, but I am also incredibly grateful for...

The title for this post was inspired by a banner I saw downtown on Sunday. The past few weeks have been busy and full of...

This will be my final post for 2016! It’s been interesting to look back on the year, and to see it through different lenses. Everyone’s...

‘Tis the season of giving. To wrap up the school year before winter break, I usually have students create holiday cards for family and...

Yesterday I attended a DIY wreath-making workshop with my mother-in-law, and fellow blogger, MaryGin. We went to The Green Door, a unique...

I’m currently sitting on my couch sipping some some Swiss Miss Marshmallow Lovers, and I just added another giant marshmallow. (Please...

Angel Park was finally open to the public a few weeks ago! I volunteered to help out this summer in the plans for design and...

Mindfulness, by definition, is the state of being conscious or aware of something; a mental state that focuses on the present moment,...

This post will be an abbreviated version of my ongoing investigation and observation of ‘reality’. I realize that the topic can unfold...

Photo updates! In my recent post, Smiling Moments, I mentioned a family of deer whom I look forward to seeing on my way to work....

There was no school today, so I planned to spend the day running errands, grabbing lunch with my sister, and doing something creative (I...

“I’ve got nothing to do today but smile.”- Simon and Garfunkel In honor of World Smile Day® (which was yesterday), I wanted to reflect on...

As we are all aware, change is inevitable. How we react and respond to change is what’s important. It can impact us positively or...

Road signs, Emojis, logos… visual communication is everywhere, and it is SO important. Although most of my students are able to further...

I’m a big fan of Wednesdays. In part because it is officially the middle of the work week (Hump Dayyy), and in part because I have come...

I’m getting married in less than TWO weeks! Today was dedicated to completing our centerpieces, with the help and talents of my mom,...

The American Visionary Art Museum (also known as AVAM) held a free conference yesterday entitled, Big Hope for Baltimore, as part of the...

Phew! Second day back from Winter Break 2.0, and I am EXHAUSTED (meanwhile I am writing this post instead of going to sleep…?!) It’s more...

…and Social Media. This post could also be called, “Working Towards a Common Goal, part 2”. Last night I received an email from my...