Jocie came home this afternoon. She’s been selected to run for student council. I asked her how the students whose essays were not selected were doing. Jocie said:
“They’re fine with it. They got a piece of candy.”
Who would have thought that candy could bring about peace?
Guess we’re making campaign posters this weekend.

This afternoon has been quiet – the kind of afternoon I crave if life has been too busy. Quiet afternoons like this usually beg me to read, do a little writing, perhaps even drag out & play some old music. I’m supposed to be enjoying this time to feed my creative side, but I find [...]