#Buildingmyliferesume – foursetsofeyes

The Magic That Outlives Us

Tonight I missed my mom. For three of my six grandchildren, this was their first time at live theatre, and Surflight Theatre’s The Wizard of Oz did not disappoint. The productions are short, designed to hold even the most rambunctious child’s attention — ideal for introducing something that matters so much to me. My childhoodContinue reading “The Magic That Outlives Us”

I almost said no

Nobody talks about the gifts you didn’t order. I am not talking about the ones wrapped in a bow with a card that says “congratulations.” I’m talking about the other ones. The ones that come in different forms, masking opportunities. The ones that arrived without warning, poorly wrapped, and unexpected. The ones that sat onContinue reading “I almost said no”

Earning my terrorist title

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7 million people stood up and sent a message to our President. It was the largest protest in the county’s history. There was no reported evidence of unlawful behavior, yet we were labeled as terrorists by the administration. I wonder if adding that to my resume would give me aContinue reading “Earning my terrorist title”

Silver Lining

When we learned that graduation was canceled, we all felt the void. We knew our students earned and deserved a celebration. The concern was short-lived because the Brookdale Community College family began planning to make it happen. Graduation Day was hot, really hot. We didn’t have the speeches, the luncheon, or much of the pompContinue reading “Silver Lining”

Lessons From Last Year

Jay Shetty has a tradition on his birthday. He spends the day reflecting on the last year before he embarks on the next one. I decided to try it this year and learned that a quote embossed in our harbor is real, “You make a living by what you give…” When I look back atContinue reading “Lessons From Last Year”

Accept the invitation

I love my parent’s beach house. It is the one place I can just be. None of the modern amenities like cable TV or Wi-Fi, just board games, a wide beach to walk and lots of windows that pull in the sea air. My husband is not a fan. Twelve hours without the golf channelContinue reading “Accept the invitation”