Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d become a professional artist, at least not beyond youthful fantasies of what we want to be when we grow up. Certainly, … Continue reading No small thing.
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Positive spin.
I’m teaching a painting class at our local Jewish community high school program this fall, as I often do. It’s fun and encourages me to both be creative and stay … Continue reading Positive spin.
Staying present.
I’m having a, “I CAN’T KEEP CALM, I’M A TEACHER AND SEPTEMBER STARTS TOMORROW!” sort of moment. It’s been a hell of a week, this week of constant meetings and … Continue reading Staying present.
And now, for something you’ll really like…!
Feel-good post this week. Our school year is winding down. This week my second graders were rounding out their unit on the Desert Biome with a simple research report on … Continue reading And now, for something you’ll really like…!
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant. (part 2 of 2)
(Notice the fun I’m having with Sinead O’Connor’s lyrics?) In my previous post, I explained how I used to frequently downplay my traumatic and painful experiences, insisting others have had … Continue reading I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant. (part 2 of 2)
Journeys in the Dark 