Serendipity is the occurrence and/or development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. …
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The Ties That Bind
There is a hymn which speaks of the ties that bind. The message is one of community and …
Gagging
Today has been all about thinking about gagging. I do have a strong gag reflex. I remember how …
Resigning
Yesterday, I handed in my letter of resignation from my position as a church choir director. I had …
My Personal Manifesto — revised
I used to ask my students to write their personal credo — what they believed about how to live a …
Growing Up Female
Neil Sedaka sang that “Growing up is hard to do.” In our society governed by expectations and rules …
Enough
Lately the word ‘enough’ has been in my consciousness. Sometimes on the periphery and sometimes …
‘The Big Picture’ — a review
The Big Picture Education is Everyone’s Business Dennis Littky with Samantha Grabelle ASCD …
Teaching By the Numbers
There are those who argue that teaching is about measurable outcomes -- numbers to record: credits …
HOW DARE I?
HOW DARE I? Initially, Sheila asked me to be part of a panel discussion for The Company of Women …
Home
It’s a standard conversation starter right after or just before, “What do you do?” It’s, “Where are …
Author-ity
In her book, Letters to My Daughter, Maya Angelou suggests that many people who are thought of as …
I have always believed that people should have opportunities to realize their full power. Are you ready to explore your journey?