Wish List

Since friends and family will be asking soon enough...

Handwritten letters from friends!

I really mean it - that's why this is at the top of my list.

Dansko clogs in Petrol Patent, size 40

I had a pair of black Danskos that were my everyday shoe for about 8 years - the sole has finally crumbled.

Chaco ZX/2 sandals, size 9

These are my everyday summer shoe; I lost one shoe somewhere between Hawaii and Florida and I miss it terribly. My problem is that I have NO idea what color I want. My absolute favorite - Sundae, a pink/white/khaki combo - is long retired... Probably Zebra Aqua? Except the Multi Red is pretty sweet. I don't know.

Prayer of St. Francis Bracelet

I had a cheaper pewter one that cracked, so I'd like a sterling one to replace it.

Virtually everything on this list is replacing something I've over-loved...

Moleskines - Large ruled notebooks

Making swift progress through my most recent book. Can never have enough blank books.

Nars Trans Siberian lipstick

Best red lipstick, ever.

Trish #9 perfume

Any size. A longtime favorite.

9-inch straight-side cake pans

Two, please!

Ramekins - 4-oz, 6-oz, and 10-oz

Breakage has left me a random assortment - none of which could be called a "set"

Tokina 12-24mm super-wide-angle lens

Hey, it's a wishlist, right?

Digital photo frame

A 2007 Kind of Week

Wow, it's been too long.

As has this week. Normally they fly by, but this one sure took its sweet time. I remember thinking on Wednesday morning that it had to be Friday. Thursday, at the very least. But no. The week's journey was an interesting one. Went swimming into others' spiritual storms and found myself in a pretty dark place by midweek. Where the work seemed far too big. And it is, for me. But not for God. Prayer and meditation, plus a restorative phone call with a friend helped turn the week around, and I was back to being a real person again by Friday. So, all's well that ends well.

Meanwhile, the frippery machine is in full swing - soccer and basketball games, senior speeches and shirts, plans for prom. I adore it all! As a teacher, I get to enjoy all the trappings of high school, but with an older, wiser perspective above all the teenageriness. And with the precious opportunity to speak into the lives of students whom - despite what I thought four years ago - I love dearly and celebrate with a special pride I haven't felt in several years. And if there's one thing I do, it's celebrate! I just wish it wasn't already November. There is still so much to be taught and learned.

I also made the executive decision that it's time to put Christmas music in the playlist.

He sends His word and melts them; He stirs up His breezes, and the waters flow. 1

I don't know how long I'm gonna have you for, but I'll be watching when you change the world. 2