Author: kristin.parkes

Being present. Authentically. Genuine in nature. This is a blog entry I started months ago. I often write without publishing because it is the process

Every teacher had a teacher who inspired them to be a teacher. Some days I can scroll past the educator memes and others stop me

Holidays are bitter sweet. But not just holidays. Right now, my season of difficult parenthood happens to be around the holidays. So I am missing

Dear Allison and John boy, I made you gift tags that should outlast my life. For now, they will be wooden tags with my handwriting

Is it just me or have you ever imagined being at your own funeral to hear what people would say about you after you’re gone?

One year, ago my papa left this Earth. Too early. I’m still mad about it. It still pains me to think of how he died.

Back to school It’s not yet August, but the start of school is inching its way into my brain space. To be honest, it never

April 2022 Oh, Papa Dad, it feels like you should have been there. I found myself looking for you. It’s like my mind did not

Whispers from your mama Dear John boy, I don’t need to write ‘I hope you know how much you are loved right now.’ You soak