One of my favorite things about teaching is how the most meaningful conversations with students can emerge, usually in the most random ways. Today in Second Grade, we were reading … Continue reading Code-switching.
Encouraging quotes for tough days.
I’ve been having a tough day today. I don’t really know why, but I woke up this morning and my head was already full of self-doubt and negativity and sadness. … Continue reading Encouraging quotes for tough days.
Stranger than fiction.
I’ve been reading since approximately age 2. Love of books has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember, so much so that it’s … Continue reading Stranger than fiction.
Part of every journey is the end.
It may seem odd to start off the new year with a blog post about an end, when everyone is focusing more on beginnings, but it’s taken me this long … Continue reading Part of every journey is the end.
Cosmic dances.
I’ve had the following conversation with a number of different friends over the years, and it always seems to ring true. Having just enjoyed a whirlwind midweek getaway with friends … Continue reading Cosmic dances.
A little more light.
Hanukkah is an eight-night-long holiday that celebrates our people’s victory over oppressive forces that tried to destroy us (other than its duration, you could say the same about pretty much … Continue reading A little more light.
Tread lightly.
I had a weird dream last night. I had people over for Christmas (which could easily be the weird part in itself, since we’re Jewish and don’t celebrate Christmas at … Continue reading Tread lightly.
We’re all mad here.
This is your friendly late Saturday night reminder that even those well-versed in how gaslighting works can still fall victim to it. Eww. I’m still feeling itchy about it. I … Continue reading We’re all mad here.
Full circle.
Ever cook something that, when you taste it, immediately brings you back to a place you never thought you’d go again? Today, for the first time ever, I tried my … Continue reading Full circle.
Whatever happened to predictability?
Some of you may recognize that the title of this post is actually the opening lyric to the theme song of a beloved 1990s sitcom. I’ve seen every episode of … Continue reading Whatever happened to predictability?
Journeys in the Dark 