Summer is upon us. Our students are done with finals and they’ve left our buildings bare. It’s the time of opportunity, transition and new life. I work…… Read more “Summer in the Slow Lane”
Author: Alli Barkel
The Power of Animals
Even as I sit here writing this blog, one of my favorite animals is curled up next to me. In fact, my cat has probably been present…… Read more “The Power of Animals”
The Stability in Change
Over the past two weeks, there has been a significant amount of change in my life. The senior administrator of my division resigned effective immediately, my boss is…… Read more “The Stability in Change”
Breathing Easy
I was grumpy today. Like one of those grumpy days where you can’t necessarily identify why, but everything annoys you, things that normally you would just roll…… Read more “Breathing Easy”
Lemons Make Laughter
January is finally over, but it did not leave my life without making some very real memories. Yes, as most of you know, Natalie and I went…… Read more “Lemons Make Laughter”
Full, Half & Step
Let’s just lay this out here first, I’m going to be writing about blended families. I use the word “blended” instead of “divorced”. I am not a…… Read more “Full, Half & Step”
I am the Protector
I went on vacation a couple of weeks ago to Denver, CO- Home of Natalie Alvarado. Gillian joined us along with our friends, Justin and Chelsea. We…… Read more “I am the Protector”
My Friend, Kate
The other morning I was thumbing through my Facebook page and there was an article about Kate Middleton and the outfit she wore at some event. I…… Read more “My Friend, Kate”
The World Beyond You and Your Cat
Today, a friend asked me if I had ever watched Brene Brown’s “The Power of Vulnerability” TED talk. I have many times. But I needed a refresher…… Read more “The World Beyond You and Your Cat”
To Loving and Learning
I have spent a long time thinking about what I would write about in this blog of ours. Who did I want to be? Did I want…… Read more “To Loving and Learning”