My workspace is a welcome hub for writing my frustrations for the day on the page. There, they can settle themselves into whatever those thoughts are meant to become.

Zoom in to see YouTube providing the morning jazz coffee shop in a winter cabin vibe as well as the winter beach soundscape.

It’s Sunday morning pages time! Writing about the destination for when I leave teaching for good. A girl’s gotta dream and plan!

We’re at the midway point between winter and spring.

Here’s what I’m thinking:

💭 What seeds (ideas, projects, habits) do I want to plant or nurture for spring?

💭 What creative ideas have gone dormant that I feel ready to awaken?

💭 How can I deepen my connection to nature in the coming month?

Nothing makes sad news a bit more tolerable than the words and vocals of a gorgeous song.

Folks, the brilliant, Annie Lennox…👏

My hat is off to the federal employees who are standing their ground and defending their careers.

I’m proud of you and wish you success, friend!!

I’m a substitute as my day job and I regularly come sub for a Spanish dual Language class. The kids know me. Like here’s-a-picture-of-me-and-you
know me.

In the newsletter that published today, I share 10 songs inspired by Onyx Storm.

I can’t get Castle by Halsey out of my mind!

It is the perfect postlogue for your reading experience!

Go find it for free in my Substack @pensandplaylists

I’m a multidimensional account. I won’t talk about one topic. I’ll talk about what’s going on in my life.

Wait. This second person narrative that opens the story is throwing me off. I’m the “you”?

Analog life feels pretty perfect today:
🌸 journal
🌸 records
🌸 BOOKS!!
🌸 Paper magazines
🌸 Stickers
🌸 stationery with pretty illustrations
🌸 postage stamps
🌸 old saved letters
🌸 printed photos

What sounds good to you today?

I have never in my life experienced the socio-cultural shift that is aligning with unlikely folks to mourn the loss TikTok.

My, how communication media has threaded its way into our daily routines!

And now we look toward independent media companies who will respect the people, the users.

Playlist for folks who need a musical hug right now.

open.spotify.com/playlist/7Ca...

Hi, I’m Diana, a former music teacher turned creative, here to help you rediscover joy through curated playlists, journaling ideas, and a little nostalgia.

Think of me as your grown-up music teacher with a side of bookish vibes and intentional living.

Follow for journal prompts, music, & books!