Category Archives: lists

Year in Review: July 2010

Posted on January 8, 2011 by randomyriad

A Month of Transition: July Journal July 2 All is coming apart or together depending on how things fall in or out. Probably somewhere in the middle. I am now bouncing between despair and optimism, panic and relief. Life either … Continue reading →

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Year in Review: June 2010

Posted on January 7, 2011 by randomyriad

I Big Change Part II The biggest event of June 2010, for our clan, was Mary’s pinning ceremony. She took a giant step to becoming a nurse by graduating with her nursing degree. Our friends from California came up and … Continue reading →

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Vague and Plausible Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2011 by randomyriad

I have decided this year to have resolutions that are goals that guide my day to day living. It just seems to be the only useful way of resolving anything for a whole year in years that seem to be … Continue reading →

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5 Favorite Albums and Books

Posted on December 31, 2010 by randomyriad

These are albums and books that I came across this year. Many of them are not new, just new to me. 1. The Suburbs by Arcade Fire: This is such a richly textured mix of instruments, musical ideas, and thoughtful … Continue reading →

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Answers Without Questions: Being My Silly Self In the Classroom

Posted on September 26, 2010 by randomyriad

I was going through my job hunting file and found these answers without questions. They say a lot about my process as a teacher and what I value in my work with young children. Luckily my new position lets me … Continue reading →

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