How do you express your gratitude? I say thank you to the bus driver & the guy at the store who surprised me. I thank my barista & my sweet husband. I believe that gratitude goes along way. By having real conversations with the people that make our day better we acknowledge that they have…

What makes a teacher great? A good teacher is open & honest & teaches you how to be better at the subject you’re learning. My favorite teachers are the ones that taught me how to be a better writer. They’d be honest with me about my writing & what was missing in it without putting…

Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? I understand that many people think it’s cool to get a bag from a store, I think it’s so 20 years ago. I carry a bag that’s big enough to haul bread & milk plus a new dress. I like having…