...bringing complaints to a school or library about it being political, but I need to get it out. Today’s hidden message has a bit of both, but one is in GOOD and is simply “For Renee”.

...I’m not alone with my thoughts. Sometimes, on rough days when I’m able to get out to make a chalk drawing, there are secret messages under the colors. Sometimes it’s a note that wouldn’t mean anything to anyone else (like how I miss my dad), sometimes it’s a note that I wouldn’t want to risk...

While adding this picture to the album, I was reminded that the first chalk drawing of 2025 was done at their other location.

I appreciate being included in their goal to encourage a friend and the chance to make something for them, since they have encouraged me through some rough times over the years. I know I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating... Everyone can make a difference for students and/or their families.

... pajamas, and making dinner when I saw my mistake, so I ate dinner and went back to add the word. But it's there, and it's readable.

And this did not go as planned at all. I ran out of room on the square, the high winds blew the chalk away almost as quickly as I drew, and it felt like I'd forgotten how to write the text. Then, to top it off, I skipped a word but didn't realize it until after I got home. I was already in...

I have a kid in high school and one in college, and they despise AI. They also don't think much of anyone who uses it, which has caused some friction when teachers have.

My kid corrected me that what they said was, "It is at times like these that I am reminded of Sisyphus.”

It was almost a constant fight with leaves blowing back over our area and having to clean them off again. At one point, my kid said, “This is when I feel like Sisyphus.” 😂

If you go read her post, you'll see that the drawing is not quite a quote, but it is absolutely inspired by her work. I appreciate that she can put my feelings into words when I can't and that she gave me the okay to chalk it.
thebloggess.substack.com/p/i-thought-...

I had not looked at the forecast. :( Guess I need to make the most of Saturday because Sunday is just going to be mean.

There is a second drawing that is my favorite, but I'm going to leave that as a surprise for those who attend tomorrow. (I'm also hoping to get a better picture of it in daylight.)