Articles by Megan Rathz

Not lost

I’ve always been drawn to the line from J.R.R. Tolkien, who said, “Not all who wander are lost.” I love the idea of a routine-free summer and complete recharge. Somewhere…

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Front porch sittin’

Nothing gives me peace quite like sitting on my front porch. It’s an escape, but also a window to the happenings in my neighborhood. It’s a chance to just sit…


What can you DOGE?

This is not a political commentary or endorsement of anyone or any agency. Now with that out of the way, back to our regularly scheduled programming … An acronym that…


Don’t forget

If you’re like me and have kids, you want to make sure that you give them a good childhood and life. I don’t believe in spoiling children to become brats,…


Best weekend ever

This coming weekend is the best weekend of the year. May is arguably one of the best months of the entire year. The race we’ve been running all year is…


Summer of fun

As a teacher, this is the time of year you think about constantly. These are the days you dream about and long for during the grind of the busy school…


Waiting out the rain

This is the time of year that my mind and spirit are in full spring mode. The month of April is often associated with rainy days. We are in Holy…


Love the one you’re with

I heard an old man say recently that the most important decision you can ever make in your entire life is who you marry. He was an elderly gentleman who…


What happened to them?

Every so often I see or hear something that resonates with me and makes me change my perspective. I came across a quote from Dr. Bruce Perry discussing childhood traumas….


Dr. Seuss

The month of March brings about many things. As a teacher and mom to littles, I always associate Dr. Seuss this month. There is a lot that comes to mind…