It has been over two weeks now since I posted last, and I have since had two groups of sixth graders. It was fabulous. I didn't realize how much I would love those kids. I have stories... but they will have to wait to a later post. Just know that I love my job and the kids I work with (despite the few moments where they drive me slightly crazy ( Read more... )

I wish I could describe in detail the happenings in my life in the past couple weeks, but that would take far too long. So I shall settle with the shortened version of the highlights (what I perceive as the highlights that is ( Read more... )

No ... this post is not about polar bears drowning, but (as you should know) it very well could be. Give me some time and I just may post one, hah. Until then, do your own research about polar bears drowning and stop buying useless crap ( Read more... )

I found myself recently doubting myself. Doubting others. Somehow this world has created in me (and I presume others?) a skepticism of people's love ( Read more... )

Tonight I have realized once again that our government makes me sick and disgraced ( Read more... )

I'm not afraid of you now ( Read more... )

"No evil intentions are necessary for catastrophe, only the remorseless workings of the logic of self-interest ( Read more... )

The crisis in Israel, Lebanon and Gaza is not something I can overlook. I feel like so much has happened and I do not understand. The entire thing makes me so sad ( Read more... )

Quotes in response to recent events in Gaza ( Read more... )

Okay.. warning: this is a frustrated post. First, before i start ranting... I still adore Au Sable. And I do not want to leave (the MI campus that is, even though I will still be at an Au Sable campus). I love these people!! I love this environment (not just physical). I love nature... I love creation. Look at a cherry (the darker ones)... ( Read more... )