Enodia of the Keys

I've been fairly sick with this bad cold that's been going around. I stopped off at my local to have a Hot Toddy before heading home to relax and get some sleep. Always a wonderful conversation with the owner, another gentleman came in and we started to chat. He was a few years old than I am, married, and also an ESL teacher, though he'd gone into the JET program. We had some really interesting conversation regarding socio-economic status (he was born and raised in Miami) and how the perception of where you were brought up - it can have a direct impact on how you're received/perceived as an adult. But to the point - we were discussing our significant others and he asked if I had any children. I told him no. He asked if I wanted any. I told him not really, but I likely couldn't have them anyway. He got quiet and said: "my wife and I went through IVF three times. It didn't work". I looked at him and said: "I'm sorry. I cannot imagi...

What is this blog about? This blog will be my musings, thoughts, treaties, and occasional - I promise - rants on a variety of topics, but most likely centering around the two most important aspects of my life - my faith and my vocation. I’m a Witch, and I’m an educator. Those two paths are not mutually exclusive and they inform one another on a regular basis. This blog is me exploring the intersection of those parts of myself. Also - most likely video game reviews/rants, my journey to get back to strength and health, and likely the occasional photo of our fish. Read my writing if you'd like something that makes you think, something that may make you mad, but hopefully, ultimately, something that helped you expand your worldview and learn.