Ra's Spiral Path

Author: Sarah

  • A Cat Came into the Library

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    She was sitting in a stroller being pushed by a woman who insisted she was a service animal. She looked a bit like my cat with her tortoiseshell markings. The woman did not like me telling her that her mask needed to be worn properly (over her nose as well) if she wanted to remain…

  • Rage Rant

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    I seriously wanted to punch this man in the face. I will use him as my inspiration while I exercise tonight and I imagine punching him in the face. And kicking him in the groin.

  • ‘53 Oldsmobile

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  • For the Staff at Martha Cooper Library

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    Bright planet In the morning sky Shining light Strength Hope Reminding me Of grace. I am so thankful For the kindness And generosity That shines Into the dark recesses Of my soul Dispelling doubt Love shines.

  • On Failure

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    So I’ve been thinking a lot about failure lately. About how it builds resilience and how good it is for human growth. And how most adults try to avoid it like the plague. I’ve read articles oriented toward business leaders, listened to people who have worked at Stanford’s d school, and have tried to embrace…

  • Even As

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    Life throws challenge after challenge I am continuing to make progress. I don’t plan to finish it today, but I do plan to make some more progress. We’ll see what actually happens. Sometimes my plans don’t work out….

  • Sunday Victories

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    Today I am feeling good that Kamala Harris is our next Vice President. It makes me really, really happy. She is a strong woman and I truly believe that our country needs strong women in leadership right now. Strong backs, soft fronts, wild hearts. (I’ve been listening to many of Brené Brown’s podcasts lately.) I’m…

  • The Stupidity Paradigm

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    As predicted By me The Tucson Unified School District Once again Ditched their plans For hybrid learning Days before the start. I am glad that they changed Their plans. What I don’t understand Is why they insist on Pursuing this course of action In obviously unsafe times.

  • Coyote Time

    Coyote Time

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    My brain has been restless. I’ve been up. I’ve been down. I thought my brother had Covid. I found out he doesn’t. I was looking forward to Halloween. Then my son got sick. His fever was gone yesterday and his appetite seems normal today and we’re still going to the doctor later today.

  • Brief History Lessons

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    In the car Trying to explain to my son How this country was founded. Christopher Columbus, Disease, slavery Puritans – the religious nuts Too crazy to stay in England. Blankets infected with smallpox Given as gifts of death. And guns, guns, guns. I hate driving.