Two years ago I moved from Chicago which is well known for beautiful cityscapes to the Rocky Mountains which is equally well known for its breathtaking landscapes.
Today, as I reflect upon my daughter’s wedding yesterday, the second daughter to be married this year, and my own birthday, I’m definitely thinking about what path I have chosen.
Do we choose our path, or does it choose us?
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I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.
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I have no idea to that question. Sometimes I feel I have chosen the path which has been open to me, there are no other options. But sometimes I feel I choose the path but somehow Destiny brings me to the path I am supposed to go on whatever I choose. So I feel
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I know some big decisions I made were probably not truly in my control.
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That is a very good question. I’m not sure we can ever know. Perhaps sometimes it’s a little of both. Congratulations on the marriage of your daughters and I hope you had a lovely birthday celebration.
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Combination of choice and randomness determines sometimes a path … every time the destination
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