Let’s be realistic. There were the crazy creeps who crawled out of the woodwork and thought it was the Walking Dead come to life, so they hoarded all the gas to power their pickup trucks and generators. But, for every single creep, there were multiple kind-hearted humanitarians who came to the rescue for the elderly and all of us who were so anxious and tired.
Author Archives: Lisa Chesser
Before the Storm
At a park in Miami, desperate people shovel sand into garbage bags and pile them into shopping carts while we wait for Irma. <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/waiting-2017/”>Waiting</a>
Who educates whom?
Any teacher worth their salt will tell you straight up that she’s learned as much from her students as they have from her. But, every teacher will concede that learning has become more than just a challenge. I have two children and I’ve taught thousands. So, when I began teaching, I wanted to be theContinueContinue reading “Who educates whom?”
Look closely
<a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/priceless/”>Priceless</a> Look closely. And you might find something priceless.
How to change the way your child thinks about school.
Image from Relatably.com Changing the way your child thinks about school is already a daunting task, so don’t expect miracles or overnight success. It is school after all. This isn’t a checklist or advice that works on cue. These are segments of living that should be worked into conversations and built upon as you moveContinueContinue reading “How to change the way your child thinks about school.”
A Carousel of Spanish
One of the beauties of being married to a Hispanic man is that I’ve gotten to learn about his culture through his eyes. I had grown up in Miami before I met him so Spanish was all around me. Many of my friends were Cuban, but they wanted to be “American” and most of themContinueContinue reading “A Carousel of Spanish”
Earth’s Red Carpet
After stormy weather in Miami, the petals of its flowers for us to walk through. See the textures.
The Summer Blues
Tossing the clothes in the dryer after an extremely long day at the beach, an excursion meant to make our summer feel like summer vacation. It felt more like hell. It was burning hot, crowded, and smelly. So, when my beautiful Ray-Bans emerged in a twisted mess, the screams of terror and the ensuing tearsContinueContinue reading “The Summer Blues”
Mija’s Moxie Makes Okja Magic
Her eyes bit the screen as the camera zeroed in on her face. Her grandfather’s love split from her own when she realized she’d found herself slapped in the face with betrayal. It wasn’t the reaction of a spoiled child having a toy taken away. It was the reaction of pure love being ripped fromContinueContinue reading “Mija’s Moxie Makes Okja Magic”
From Grit to Grace
Yesterday, that grit that has kept me trekking through some of my longest struggles abandoned me and left me panicking. I’m the one with the fight. Everyone expects it. But, sometimes, I just fail at what’s expected of me. When I got the call, I just started breathing these long, deep breaths from the gut.ContinueContinue reading “From Grit to Grace”
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