Sunday, April 10, 2016

Finding Peace and Quiet





Every teacher needs time to rest and reflect.  It is getting harder to balance needed reflection time and work demands.

Recently I was introduced to a new website called, Stop, Breath, & Think.  There are many mindfullness programs online, but this is my favorite.  Stop, Breath, & Think will ask for your mental, physical, and emotional health each day.  The program will tailor several activities based upon your responses.  This program is free and has many options.

Another website that combines meditation and devotion is Sacred Space.  The Irish Jesuits and Loyola Press work jointly on this project. Sacred Space is available on Apple/iOS and Android/Google Play devices.

A poet-friend, Laurie Klein writes daily reflections on her blog.  Her photography captures small details, wonder, and beauty.   Laurie's new book called, Where the Sky Opens, a Partial Cosmography takes the reader on journey of love, grace, struggle, and renewal.  She knows how to use words to open the very soul of the reader.

Club Slow Motion (Found on FB)-This is an all women's hiking group.  The hikes are well-paced.  Most of the hikes range from 3-5 miles distances.




Thursday, March 24, 2016

Northwest Thematic Waterfall Road Trip

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The summer of 2016 was a hot summer and my family wanted to stay close to lakes and rivers. Our summer turned into a thematic waterfall adventure.  We discovered 5-6 waterfalls around the Inland Northwest.  Most of the waterfalls described below are accessible by car, except for Horseshoe Lake.  Horseshoe Lake is only accessible by boat. 
Horseshoe Lake: To access the water at horseshoe lake you will need a small boat. Most people use canoes, kayaks, and small fishing boats.  The lake sits approximately 30 miles north of Spokane, Washington.

This map contains many possible day trips for your family.




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Douglas Falls Grange State Park


 










Sweet Creek Falls, Pend Orielle County



























Crystal Falls, Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge


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Myrtal Falls, Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge











Palouse Falls State Park

 
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