not a privilege.  Although I’m not a fan of celebrity statements on political issues, I do appreciate when they use their ability to have media coverage, and they are well researched to make a statement. Today I found a blog entry by one of the actresses of Desparate Housewives talking about the need for all […]
Entries Tagged as 'Musings'
Health care for children is a right
September 4th, 2009 · Comments Off on Health care for children is a right · Children, Musings
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Mother Memory
September 2nd, 2009 · 4 Comments · Children, family, Musings, travel
I had a delightful visit with my daughter this past weekend; just the two of us with a little time at the end spent with the grandbaby when she came home from a trip with her father.   Each visit reminds me of how time passes, and yet how important it is to enjoy the present […]
Beginnings
September 1st, 2009 · Comments Off on Beginnings · Musings, My Goals
“All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning. Great works are often born on a street corner or in a restaurant’s revolving door.” — Â Albert Camus Another school year begins for me today — and for so many more over the next few days. I hope, as a teacher, that I support […]
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Heat
August 21st, 2009 · 2 Comments · Musings, My Goals, Work
“If a teacher is indeed wise he does not bid you enter the house of his wisdom, but rather leads you to the threshold of your own mind.” Kahil Gibran I’m not going to go run and hide because I’m catching some heat. I’m not going to stay at home and pout.  Andy Roddick These […]
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Life’s milestones
August 15th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Musings
“Sooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, the graduations, the weddings, not the great goals achieved. The real milestones are less prepossessing. They come to the door of memory unannounced, stray dogs that amble in, sniff around a bit and simply never […]