Njuta (pronounced “nyutah”), which means “enjoy” or “delight in,” is the Swedish art of savoring the moment. Focused on finding happiness in even the smallest things, njuta can be applied to every area of life. (back cover, Njuta by Niki Brantmark) I love being in the woods. As a kid I would go outside immediately…
Salty
"Submit Grades" — black, pixelated, sans serif font on a light grey button reminiscent of Windows 98 (I recognize the irony that this OS is older than my students). I click the button, hoping for some sort of confetti-free celebration to erupt from the overhead speakers, or at least across my computer screen. No such…
The sun was in her eyes
I was commanded to rest. I took opportunity to do so by lying on my back on the lawn, watching clouds drift on the wind that stirred the maple and pine boughs. I couldn't resist the urge to take a picture of the sky; then I turned the camera toward what the clouds might see.…
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