5 Quick Things #230 đ¶
real things, seven virtues, ordinary walks, & inherited cows
Hey there,
Last night we held our schoolâs exhibition night for session 3, an event when a few classes demonstrate via project what theyâve been learning. My Leadership 2 class, for juniors and seniors, have been learning all year how to create a podcast, and last night they did a live show for the parents. It went so well and Iâm so proud of them! And Iâm so very tired. đŽ After grading a stack of essays and filling out student evaluations, Iâll officially be on Spring Break â and after a very full few months of teaching + new book release season, I am more than ready for a long springâs nap (thatâs a thing, right?). Cue all the fanfare! đ
I hope youâre finding little tidbits of goodness in your life these days, no matter the circumstance: a good book youâre absorbed in, a lovely brand of coffee or tea youâve found at your store or cafe, a sturdy pair of shoes, a new-found bloom in the sidewalk crack on your daily walk. Small delights are everywhere if we dare to look. How often I need the reminder.

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1. đ New episode of A Drink With a Friend! đ Weâve all heard of the seven deadly sins, but what good does it do to think about them in our modern, well-intentioned lives? Maybe more to the point â why does contemplating about how we fall short bring us hope? Itâs because of their corresponding virtues. Seth and I talk about what this looks like in our own lives.
2. âThe key to sticking with a habit is working it into a routine you love.â âŠI think I agree. Some solid tips on solidifying good habits through routines.
3. âMy books are lent to me for a while; I am their caretaker, their steward, not really their owner. Even the ones I have most deeply loved, a love marked with many notes and queries, I will someday be parted from.â A good perspective on why it might be good to still have real things in an age of everything digital.
4. A beautiful essay about legacy, be it from cattle or work ethic. Or both.
5. And finally, if you need to travel via armchair today, I suggest here. And then take one of your own, be it from your own city, suburbs, or ordinary wherever.
Currently Reading, Watching, Listening đ
The Madness of Crowds, by Louise Penny (moving right along to the latest)
Quotable đŹ
âI used to dream about escaping my ordinary life, but my life was never ordinary. I had simply failed to notice how extraordinary it was.â
â Ransom Riggs #
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Question(s) For You to Ponder⊠đ€
What are three tiny, ordinary things youâre grateful for today?
Have a great weekend,
Tsh