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A Seed Dreams Beneath the Frozen Earth
In this episode, I reflect on two simple writing prompts — Valentine’s Day and early spring — and the memories it stirred.
I share stories from my years teaching kindergarten: glitter and glue, heart-shaped piñatas (architecturally sound, emotionally symbolic, completely impenetrable!), and the Queen of Hearts dancing her way toward love and forgiveness.
But beneath the crafts and crowns was something deeper.
Ritual.Circle.Connection.The warmth that begins underground before spring arrives.
I found myself wondering:
Why do we think whimsy belongs only to children?
What if play is a doorway?…
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