Solving Puzzles
Almost every day, during our breaks, an older man who is my colleague closes himself off from the noise in the break room by focusing on a cryptogram puzzle in the newspaper instead. One day I decided to help him solve the puzzle and he told me he has tinnitus. Imagine working in a busy school when you are so sensitive to noisy surroundings! I also still have a problem with busy, loud environments, so I decided to join him in solving those puzzles. Every day we sit at the crowded table, fixing today's puzzle. We are still there, in the moment and talking to the people around us, but at times we tune out and puzzle for a bit. Occasionally other colleagues start helping us with the puzzle as well. I am very grateful that my colleague, who is really struggling with his hearing, has taught me how to zone yourself out when the ... Read Full Story >>
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- Feb 23, 2015
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A Visiting Butterfly: Fleeting Moments of Childhood
We have had a butterfly visit our backyard for three days in a row now. Every day it sits with us for an hour or two before taking off again. It brings me so much joy to see our children play with it. My oldest is so careful and gentle with it. Showing us kindness is in our nature.
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- Aug 10, 2021
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