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I don’t throw pity parties too often, but when I do I always want to cut them short. Though I don’t like to feel sorry for myself, sometimes the “woe is me” thoughts descend like a gray fog. My vision is dimmed and I can’t see anything beyond the gloom that blurs my view.   Recently,…

As a teacher, I understand the importance of teaching my students the standard based curricula that my school district chooses. Whatever it may be; writing an opinion essay, decomposing mixed numbers into improper fractions or understanding systems of living organisms, I am trusted to follow the books, so to speak. But, before my students can…

We all possess a little bit of power to sway another person’s beliefs, attitudes and actions. Most likely, we can all remember the name of at least one individual who influenced us as children, as well as someone who is a strong influence in our present lives. In a way then, whether we’d like to…

I do not like taking tests and even though I’ve never failed one, the idea of taking a test brings with it a certain amount of anxiety.  The most recent tests I’ve had to take had to do with obtaining a certification as a yoga instructor and a public school teacher. Neither of these tests…