Change the World
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Election Day poem
I haven’t written on this blog for a while. Work has been very demanding this school year. Teaching has always been an intense job, but this year has been different. I’ve worked in schools for 20 years. I thought I had seen it all. I WAS WRONG. Teacher college does not prepare you for pandemics.… Continue reading
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A Date for Christmas movie and a poem about helping others
My high school choir decided to create an alumni wall for former members. The first thing that popped in my mind when I heard about the alumni wall was “Hallmark movie”. It really does have all the trappings for a movie. I can just imagine the plot right now. The Plot Jane is a beautiful,… Continue reading
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2019 Summer Goals
It’s really hot today. It was so hot that my makeup just melted off my face. It’s not too hot to set goals though. Here are my 4 goals for this summer. Go to Taco Tuesday with my friends I have some friends who go out for tacos twice a month. My goal this summer… Continue reading
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When it’s not the most wonderful time of the year
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, belted the singer on the radio. I think I’ve heard that song hundreds of times before and I never batted an eye. It’s just a Christmas song but today it was different. I heard the words and then I started crying. It isn’t always the most wonderful… Continue reading
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Help Wanted: Peacemakers
Help Wanted: Peacemakers The world is seeking kind, loving souls to be peacemakers. No prior experience needed. Just a willing heart and a desire to see others as people will get you this job. Apply today and start working tomorrow. Actually, start working today. We have a staffing shortage and could really use all the… Continue reading
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My Palm Sunday Psalm
Father, The world is in motion. Changing. Moving. Shifting. The bombs drop. The hearts break. Anger is stirred and kindness seems to be forgotten. Will peace ever again be here upon Earth? –Amee Dear Little Child, Hold on. The crashing wind can destroy the outer branches, but the roots are still strong. The billowing tide… Continue reading
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I got my sticker.
Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved stickers. She collected them and put them in a book. It was election day. The little girl’s mother packed up all of her children and took them with her while she voted. There was a mean lady named Linda working at the polls. Linda… Continue reading
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If you want to save the world, go eat a taco.
I was eating a taco today and I started thinking about all the problems that are facing the world. I really would like the world to be a better place. It’s just easy to get discouraged when you realize that no matter who gets elected there are still going to be a lot of messes… Continue reading