Hi! Lots has changed over the last month. I’ve moved states, bought a house, started a new job, started coaching 3 volleyball teams, started teaching a youth creative writing class and…found a little sister – 2 months old/2 lbs – for my Oscar (cat) who lost his brother one month ago. PHEW!
I am loving Sacramento. It is not how I remembered it. It has such diversity here. From ethnicity to neighborhood vibes, a wonderful mixture – I just love it.
Yesterday I finally ventured out to explore the Artists Open Studios. Very creative people here. Driving through the neighborhoods – full of big trees and quaint houses – made me smile and think about how lucky I am.
I ended my wanderings along the American River. There are paths for miles along the two rivers here. So fun to think of great hikes after school once my schedule calms down a bit.
My school, Sacramento Country Day, is great. The 5th graders I am teaching are so excited to learn and embrace new ideas. My 5th/6th grade volleyball teams are doing really well. Last Friday, one team had a game and they really played well together – and won!
My ‘Adventures in Writing’ after-school class is full of kids that love to write. I am having fun challenging their minds to explore broader possible paths for their characters and settings, and to create tension and drama – it is all great practice for me as well.
Home life: I bought a bit of a fixer-upper – and it will be a fun work-in-progress. Sophie – the newest addition to my little family is so tiny and adds lots of springy, impetuous energy to our house.
So all is good in my world. I hope it is in yours as well.
Have a great end to your September!
Gretchen
sounds like a nice fit for you, love to hear from you when you are back in portland