Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Best of 2009, The Best of Me

Like most people, I write best when I write from my heart. This post, then, is a look at the heart of a woman. (Just click on the picture to read the post.)

On teaching...

That Corner Was Mine


Colors of Us

On parenting...

The Things We Do For Love


At This Moment

On connecting...

When Thelma Met Louise


A Blessing On All Women

On loving...

Lessons In Loving

On living...

Magic In Their Pockets


Happy Week, Friday

On noticing...

Yesterday I Saw



The photo credits are at the end of each post in its original location.

27 comments:

Tracy said...

Sweet and beautiful backward glance, Relyn...love this! :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))

Mrs. E said...

This is wonderful! Great fun--and thoughtful!

Heather Mattern said...

What a lovely look into your world, thank you for asking us to join you :)

ELK said...

relyn what a year of beauty . grace and fun!

Marion Williams-Bennett said...

I just love that you did this! It's such a treat for us, of course, but also, how wonderful and affirming it is for you to look back on all the goodness that was part of your life last year. And what better way to enter into the new year than with a heart full of gratitude!

Anonymous said...

what a wonderful year it has been.

Tess Kincaid said...

Thanks for the smiles, Relyn!

Krissy | Paper Schmaper said...

lovely post! the last photo is fantastic :)

Unknown said...

Hi Relyn,

I remember most of these posts and have brushed up on those I missed. I should think you always write from the heart.

spread your wings said...

what a fantastic year and i have enjoyed following you, knowing you, being inspired by you. Hope the New Year is just as wonderful for you and your family.

Yiota said...

I've just had a wonderful half-hour with you. You're such a gifted person and I feel blessed to have met you. Your thoughts on teaching help me become a better teacher, too.
May you have another meaningful year!

S. Etole said...

I haven't known you for long so this was a great review ...

Char said...

a beautiful summary

Jeanne said...

Love and hugs to you
I love all you share
I love you
Jeanne♥

Sue said...

I really think the "colors" pictures of your class are going to have me smiling for days!

I am so glad to have found you here...you are such a special person.

Sue

Marilyn Miller said...

Lovely post!

Meri said...

I think I still love "The Corner was Mine" the best. It makes me cry every time I read it -- for every child that has been humiliated by a teacher too full of his/her power and too short of compassion; for the goodness of every teacher like you.

Unknown said...

Relyn,
I just loved these snippets but the one about the walk done me in. I have always been a Mom that said yes more than no and taught my girls to embrace the moment and be aware of what is around them. I have two, very happy, secure teenagers that I love very much and saying yes has a lot to do with it! Sorry for my punctuation and spelling errors. I was out smelling the roses rather than studing LOL! You sound like a wonderful teacher also.

Hindsfeet said...

Oh Relyn...My favorite FAVORITE one here..."At this Moment", about time's passing....That was brilliance. BRILLIANCE.

Oh how I can relate......

Georgianna said...

My goodness, your place is such a treasure trove of words, images and beautiful thoughts. Thank you so much for all your visits and comments and birthday wishes. I had a wonderful day! And D and I are delighted that you are starting the Arkangel series with Twelfth Night. How sweet! xo – g

jeanine said...

what a great idea and beautiful series. happy 2010.

Jessica said...

What an amazing year 2009 was to you! That scene from yesterday is stunning (seeing blue skies in that photo made my day!)

Suvarna said...

And a beautiful, love filled, fragrant and adventurous year it was! thanks for walking us through the beauty.
xo

Dutchbaby said...

Beautiful retrospective! It was a wonderful year.

Elizabeth Halt said...

Wonderful retrospective.

I still love the image of you and Robin as Thelma and Louise.

much love ..

maddie said...

the colors of us

made me laugh out loud with delight

so happy!

Unknown said...

Hi Relyn
I just wanted to thankyou for popping over to my blog via Georgianna's and for the nice comment :)
I really like this photo,the fields are v similar to this round where I live.your blog is a delight.
Sherry of the blog Everydaypossibilities also loves Robert Downey Jr!
Best wishes Kat

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