Wandering Shannon Posts

  • January Isn’t So Bad

    I used to hate January. There was just no way around it. Once Christmas and that sweet, long break were over, I had to drag myself back to work and attempt to inspire my students to get back into the learning groove. For many years, January had mostly been a month to trudge through and… Read more

  • It’s Good to be Home

    After twelve days of trotting coast-to-coast visiting family and friends, I have to say I’m delighted to be back in my Montana home. It’s not that I really needed a reminder of why I absolutely love it here, but the trip back to the Seattle area confirmed that I made the right decision when I… Read more

  • Family Feelings

    The holidays are a time when we gather with family and friends. Sometimes those gatherings bring up feelings of pain and regret rather than delight in seeing our loved ones. We are reminded of the loss of loved ones as well as the disappointments and disagreements of the past. Thus, the holidays are often more… Read more

  • ‘Tis the Season to Be Busy

    Oh my, have I been busy! I can’t believe that December is more than halfway over, and I am just now getting to my first post of the month. The Christmas magic in my cozy new hometown continues. December first was the night of the Christmas parade. Fortunately, a friend had asked me if I… Read more

  • Thankful Weekend

    As I sit down to write on this chilly Sunday evening, I feel like I’m living out a Hallmark movie. Really, the only missing element is finding the love of my life in my new hometown. Who knows? Maybe that is in next week’s script. My Thanksgiving weekend started with serving the community meal at… Read more

  • Getting in the Spirit

    One of the things that drew me to my new hometown was that they celebrate Christmas in a big way. Yes, I am one of those people who absolutely loves Christmas, and I have been anticipating “Elf Day” since I signed the papers on my house back in June. What exactly is “Elf Day?” Everyone… Read more