Joy. We often think of joy as something grand—big, sweeping moments of happiness that arrive with fanfare, leaving us glowing and full. But what about when times are hard, when life feels weighed down by stress, uncertainty, or pain? In those moments, joy can seem like a distant, unattainable star. Yet, even on the darkest... Continue Reading →
When November unfolds, we stand at the intersection of autumn and winter. This autumn has been particularly warm and bright, but it seems that as soon as November hit, the vibrant leaves dropped at once from all the trees, leaving behind a tapestry of earthy tones that signal change. The air is brisk now, inviting... Continue Reading →
If you know me well, you know that I love fall. There’s something special about the arrival of autumn that I look forward to every year. Even though I enjoy the newness of Spring and the relaxed Summer schedule (and we don't need to even mention winter), the crisp air, the vibrant colours of the... Continue Reading →
The weather may still feel like summer, but the energy in our schools leaves no doubt that it is a new school year, and fall will soon be upon us. With students entering our schools, teachers learning new names and School Leaders learning about their communities and the best way to lead them, September ushers... Continue Reading →
"And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer." —F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby I am really enjoying this summer. For the first time since 2019, I have... Continue Reading →
Hooray! It's finally April! After what was a relatively mild winter, though grey and gloomy, April is the month where the world begins to awaken from its winter slumber, as Spring bursts forth in a symphony of colours and scents. It's a time of renewal, of fresh beginnings, and of blooming possibilities. But beyond the... Continue Reading →
Ah, February! The second month of the year. The shortest month, too. However, for me, and for many people, it tends to feel like the longest. February can bring with it a peculiar blend of emotions. The magic of December and the fresh start of January are distant memories, while the warmth of spring seems... Continue Reading →
The new year is upon us. I am enjoying a break from my work and now that the holiday rush has ended, I feel very restful, thoughtful, creative. I am not really a big fan of winter. I don't like being cold. But I have been on this journey to embrace all that each season... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! Happy Monday! Today marks the start of so many possibilities. It's a new week, a new day, a new month and a new year. Amazing. Do you do resolutions? Maybe you are in the "word of the year" camp? Or are you very much against setting intentions for a new year? I stopped... Continue Reading →
For many, 2023 has been a tough year. For me too, to an extent. But the challenges in 2023 for me were really lessons I needed to learn. I am grateful for the lessons from 2023 and for the amazing experiences I had along the way. In 2023 I learned many lessons, and if I... Continue Reading →
A much as I love October, I sort of dread November. I find it depressing and damp, with a kind of cold that I can never seem to shrug off. The end of October often brings delight and fun with Halloween, and it has me thinking a lot about this "transition" month. November feels a... Continue Reading →
I originally published this in 2019. It has been a few years but I believe the sentiment is the same, the call to action remains unchanged. We all have a part to play. We can remember, and we can honour the sacrifice through our actions today. On November 11, in Canada and in many places... Continue Reading →
Christine Sharpe: Writer, Speaker, Leader . 