I didn't know that I had a voice -- my own unique sound to sing to the …
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The Possibility of Default
How easy it is to end up behaving the way I did when I was a child and a teenager. It …
Doing Things ‘Old School’
A few years ago, one of my nieces asked me why I still had a land line when I also have a …
A Sense of the Apocalypse
In the summer of 2016, I took the Canadian across Canada to Vancouver -- one of the items on my …
It’s the Little Things
There are times when we can feel overwhelmed by events happening outside of …
F. E. A. R.
Recently I saw a Facebook post where a sign outside a church read: F.E.A.R. with two …
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Making a decision – choosing for myself – has not been easy for me for most of my life. I’ve always …
The Challenges of Being an Educator Now
It’s the beginning of a new school year and I’m remembering. I’m remembering all of the …
All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth
I remember making Christmas lists as a child. Not too long ago, I heard a discussion between the …
Aging
Lately, I’ve been thinking about age. It surprises me that I’m 68. That seems so unreal to …
Education and Success
We’ve bought into the idea that education is about training and “success”, …
Supporting Exceptional Learners — An Individual Education Plan
When I started teaching, learning about an Individual Education Plan [IEP] …