Scene from the Train

I love train travel and while riding I am inspired by the scenery. Over the past 5 years I've become a fan of Amtrak travel and have now travelled across the country three times by train. The views are inspiring. Plus, I've discovered a tribe of other train travel lovers that I consider my nomadic tribe. 

Please visit my new blog: Scene From the Train ~ Contemplations of an internal life in an external landscape via rail journeys. 

‎⁨February 16, 2025 - Elkhart⁩, ⁨Michiana⁩, ⁨United States⁩

(c) 2025 Amy Kweskin

February 17, 2025 - Kremmling⁩, ⁨Eastern Rockies Corridor⁩, ⁨United States⁩

(c) 2025 Amy Kweskin

February 17, 2025 - ‎⁨Gypsum⁩, ⁨Eastern Rockies Corridor⁩, ⁨United States⁩

(c) 2025 Amy Kweskin

Wave Your Magic Wand

Sarah Jessica Parker asks Chris Colfer on Glee Season 4, Episode 3 "Makeover", "If you can wave your magic wand, where would you be in four years?" A powerful question. She has warmth, kindness and sincerity in her voice. For some reason her demeanor, and the question, bring tears to my eyes. She is speaking from the heart to an aspiring artist who is on the cusp of pursuing his dreams. SJP is an inspiration and I hope that I can be, and sometimes already am, the same for my students.

The quarter has just started this week and I feel extremely optimistic about my classes and students this Fall. It is the first time that I feel relaxed in the classroom. Perhaps I can now focus more on connecting and listening rather than staying half a step ahead of crashing into the blackboard.