by Dawn | Jun 19, 2013 | self-improvement, Teaching, Uncategorized
Yesterday was graduation. It’s a big day. For some, it was the first graduation in their family. Even for those who have seen a few, it’s a big, big deal. Parties, high-fives, discussion of the future…nothing beats graduation week. If teachers were...
by Dawn | Jun 16, 2013 | self-improvement, Teaching
“You seriously think stuff like this should be ignored? I understand that hatred like this will never go extinct, but should it be allowed to go unchecked and unchallenged?” We were discussing hatred and discrimination–hateful comments on a...
by Dawn | May 27, 2013 | food
I went to the local store for buns and blue cheese. There was only one kind of blue cheese. My heart stopped just a little bit. I panicked and shuffled the cheeses around a bit. No Stilton, no Roquefort, no Maytag? No local vs. French dilemma? Just two choices: that...
by Dawn | Apr 15, 2013 | business, politics, Rhode Island, satire, Teaching
God Bless America on Tax Day Happy Tax Day! Because it follows my birthday by five days and I always get money back, I feel like the government’s sending me a gift. “Casey, you’re a great citizen. Happy birthday! Don’t spend it all in one...
by Dawn | Mar 16, 2013 | family, gratitude, politics, Rhode Island, satire, self-improvement, spirituality, wellness, Zen
In the blink of an eye, comes a new day. It seems I have just put my head down upon the pillow, swirled some dreams around for a moment, and it’s time to start again. Each day starts like this. Each day ends in the same way…so very quickly. Each holding...
