by Dawn | Dec 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
I have to go to the bathroom. I wish the bell would ring. It finally does. I really don’t have to go, but I know I’d better try because I’ve only got one shot to go during the day…my mother always made me try “just in case.” That...
by Dawn | Dec 1, 2015 | education reform, self-improvement, Teaching
If you haven’t heard Paul Burgett’s “The Fiery Furnace” speech (here on Soundcloud) you must. It’s one of the greatest speeches of all times. I like to listen to a good speech. A good speech makes me laugh then punches me in the gut,...
by Dawn | Nov 30, 2015 | family
Twas the month before Christmas and all through the house The tree decorated, no fight from the spouse. Each year we argue with all of our might About bangles and ornaments–those god-blasted lights. “The red bows are cluttered, they can’t all go...
by Dawn | Nov 26, 2015 | family, food, gratitude, simplicity, sustainability, wellness
Thanksgiving. The season of love, thankfulness, everyone posting the required message of love and appreciation for mankind on the way to Black Friday shopping. For food freaks, it’s the season of selfishness and self-preservation. “I have to bring my own...
by Dawn | Nov 23, 2015 | spirituality
I put the phone in my pocket when I get off the train. I need to see the direction of the flow of people and get on my way. “Watch your step as you exit the train.” It’s the standard recording. I step out of the car and into the stream, the river,...
