Teresa EcclesThe Art of KindnessWebster’s defines the word kind as being “of a sympathetic or helpful nature.” Some of the synonyms it lists are: gentle, softhearted…Nov 20, 2018Nov 20, 2018
Teresa EcclesTeresa’s Table TalkFor the past few months I have again been working as a substitute teacher. Last time I worked as a substitute was a few years ago and I…Jul 19, 2018Jul 19, 2018
Teresa EcclesToday, I killed an antelope“Lions cannot afford to hunt mice because they literally will starve to death, even if they catch them. Lions and all large carnivores have…Feb 8, 2017Feb 8, 2017
Teresa EcclesMy two cents . . .I realize most of these events have already been talked to death, but I really do try not be a reactionary, so I have watched and processed…Jan 25, 2017Jan 25, 2017
Teresa EcclesGreetingsThis morning I left for church about half an hour earlier than the rest of my family. Today, the second Sunday of the month, was my day to…Jan 8, 2017Jan 8, 2017
Teresa EcclesMemoriesOverall, Christmas break was a doozy for my family. School let out early on the 16th, but I had to leave the evening of the 15th to be with…Jan 6, 2017Jan 6, 2017
Teresa EcclesEverybody’s Doing ItToday is January 1, 2017. Time to re-access where I have been and where I am going. Every year it seems I make the same resolution to lose…Jan 2, 2017Jan 2, 2017
Teresa EcclesWinter SolsticeIt feels oddly appropriate that we bury her on the winter solstice. The one day of the year with the least amount of sunshine. It feels as…Dec 23, 2016Dec 23, 2016
Teresa EcclesGoodbyeThe rest of my family has gone and now it is just the two of us and the hospice nurse. It will be soon. Maybe before morning.Dec 19, 2016Dec 19, 2016
Teresa EcclesWe WaitShe sleeps without rousing. I pat her hand in hopes it will awake her enough to slow her quickened breathing.Dec 17, 2016Dec 17, 2016