student, teacher, student

  A four-leaf clover.  In my front yard. On this day.  A day of no work.  A day of rest. The start of a sabbatical, of sorts. A day of sitting longer at the table after lunch and talking about everything and nothing. Laughing. Listening to the midday downpour through the screen door. A day…

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no chance of rain

  You know that rare, unexpected moment when you look around you and notice that there are no major crises swallowing up your attention? You know the kind of event that seemingly hijacks your life and derails even your daily plans?  None. In that rare moment, even if you’re experiencing some confusion, minor loss, life…

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