You never know the circuitous path life will weave. I never expected to retire from the school district where I began my teaching career. But quite a few moves, different districts and state agencies fell in-between those two bookends. The crazy part is that when I left, we lived 70 miles away from that district. Then I went on for another eight years as an independent consultant. Now, I find myself in the career I dreamed of when I left college--writer and photographer. All that happened because I paid attention and noticed the world and opportunities, often with a leap of faith and a willingness to jump in the middle of uncertainty. Who knows what's next? And...I adore books and libraries!
Life is just so wonderful and unexpected but in way that we can reflect on and say “Ah! Of course!” Your story is lovely and that you’re living your favourite life now—that’s magical! ✨
You never know the circuitous path life will weave. I never expected to retire from the school district where I began my teaching career. But quite a few moves, different districts and state agencies fell in-between those two bookends. The crazy part is that when I left, we lived 70 miles away from that district. Then I went on for another eight years as an independent consultant. Now, I find myself in the career I dreamed of when I left college--writer and photographer. All that happened because I paid attention and noticed the world and opportunities, often with a leap of faith and a willingness to jump in the middle of uncertainty. Who knows what's next? And...I adore books and libraries!
Serendipity!
Life is just so wonderful and unexpected but in way that we can reflect on and say “Ah! Of course!” Your story is lovely and that you’re living your favourite life now—that’s magical! ✨
I love that you ended up back there, almost as if the library was calling you home!
Yes! I love this 🥰
A great story, I love how many of these Seed Pod contributions talk about the cyclical journey of so many readers and writers. Thank you for sharing.
I was not expecting the end but it's so delightful. And the photo of the lovely library. Well done!
Thanks for reading & taking the time to comment 🌟
What an adventure! Plus a library!
Right?! Libraries are everything!
That does sound like a real adventure! We definitely take all the 21st-century communication tools for granted...
We sure do! I’ll have to do a follow up piece on how I met my husband in the post office because I had to buy stamps all the time 🥰
Beautiful! Can I come and visit? 😉
Of course! I’m a great tour guide 😇
This is a great story, Lisa! And dang, that is one magnificent library!