Author: olivemood

I still don't get why vanity is more condemned than low self-worth. How do I remind myself that it's not all about me? There was a period of time when I kept the offering I was supposed to transfer to the plate as it went around the church house. My needs seemed more immediate than… Continue reading Sugar Story: Mirror, Mirror

I still don't get why workplace collaboration is so complex. An Ode to Preschool How I found such unconditional love. Where song and dance did the trick. Where rudimentary tasks were admired and crying was inevitable. Feelings must be faced and worked through. Ode to the intelligent, creative, flexible, and faithful teachers of preschool. You… Continue reading Sugar Story: If I Can Help

I still don't get math. Me getting a withdrawal from my first bank account: Teller: How would you like your withdrawal? Me: Oh, just cash. To be fair, I teach foundational concepts of math; the brain mapping needed to solve algebraic equations or the visualization to create a blueprint for the newest suburban jungle. Yes,… Continue reading Sugar Story: Spending my Youth