LangBabies Per. 5

So, yesterday, a beautiful day indeed, found me walking a trail I had never seen before with my dogs.  I take them to the same spot in the woods all the time, so this seemed weird to me. Why had I never seen this before?  Because I tend to be cautious in all other areas of my life, when it comes to exploration and traveling "new roads" I am fearless. So, the mysterious trail beckoned to me, and I decided to explore.  My dogs, always happy to accompany me no matter the direction, followed. And...nothing happened. It was just a trail that led deeper into the woods an to another trail.  After about 15 minutes of exploring, I was back on the original path. Which started me thinking in a metaphorical way.  For instance, the same thing happens when I open a notebook to a blank piece of paper--I immediately want to fill it with words, ideas, thoughts (some half-baked, some not) etc. Or when I stare out into the ocean and immediately feel the urge to sail to t...

We've been together for...what? Approximately 9 weeks or so, right? So, I think we have reached that point where we can  really  start to do some introspective reflection. (I'm being facetious here, intentionally. I really do know all your blogs require introspection, and that you have willingly (I hope) given yourselves over to that.) So, although I cannot  make  you do this, I would like you to minimize all distractions while you think about this blog. Exercise your right to have "You" time; put away your  phones or tv remotes and for the sake of all that's holy--stop playing Fortnite or whatever time suck application/site you have open.  I know those things are necessary to, in some cases, restore sanity, unwind or engage in healthy social discourse--but for now, maximize the "quiet."  And really think about this question. Every day, you wake up, go through your morning rituals, come to school, do your thing(s), go home, go through your evening ...