Monthly Archives: July 2011
One More Day
Dear Jana, I read your post and I can’t help thinking of my own daughter, Jessy Lee, ready to take a leap of her own. Her move though, is towards high school, grade 9. Last Saturday, Jess and I were in the city hanging out between … Continue reading
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Tangibles
A few weeks ago my Inclusive Education cohort at the University of Regina got into a passionate debated over the use of cell phones in the classroom. Sigh Part of me feels like this is such a tired and old … Continue reading
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Her Gifts
My mom says not to write about her. She says it’s not professional. But today, I can’t help it. See, Tuesday was my birthday. And if I’m going to celebrate anyone now, it’s going to be her. 39 years ago … Continue reading
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Corners
Last night, I attended an open mic at a local coffee house in the rather large small town where I live. Many of my students performed. I was beaming with pride. But for much of the night, I was upset. … Continue reading
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The Conference: My Take Away
What is your take away? Do you know? I often suggest for my kids that a take away can be the big idea or the big feeling or the big change that stays with us. It is an aha knowing. Look back over the last … Continue reading
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