She asked me, “Poppa, What is love?” And I thought and then said “Love is what you need and want it to be.” She thought some and said, “Love is a tree.” And I thought that she was so right. And I think of how my tree looks compared to hers, how they are both […]
Celia was having a fit. Again. I should have been used to it by now, but it still bugged me. When we were kids, it always got her the extra kisses and hugs, the extra cookies and candy, and the concerned attention. Now that we were adults, it was all the more annoying. Instead of
When I began my career as a first-grade teacher, writing in the first grade meant handwriting. But change was in the air. Led by Donald Graves, education professor from the University of New Hampshire, and many others, composition was beginning earlier, moving to the primary grades. I loved it. Growing up in a small town
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I have suffered many losses in my life, but losing my vision has been the hardest by far. The initial shock of such a life-changing event seemed unbearable. I went from a fast-tracked career in the Army to a devastating head blow that completely altered my plans. Through all the uncertainty, one thing that really
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Poverty can be defined a few different ways. For example, African poverty is much different than American poverty. U.S. poverty pertains to a lack of quality education, healthcare, and access to fresh, nutritious foods. These problems usually stem from the economic hardships of inner city living. Food security should matter to everyone. Without access to
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Men have sex. Women have sex. Men and women both have sex. Why, then, do so many people condemn women for having and enjoying sex? In recent years, slut shaming has reared its ugly head. A slut shamer makes another person feel inferior due to her choice of sexual acts. Though slut shaming affects both men and
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