Category Archives: my life

How To Grow Lifelong Learners

Posted on August 21, 2010 by randomyriad

After reading a thoughtful and inspiring post about community building on my Reggio Emilia (an Italian model preschool program) email list. I began thinking about the community building projects that I have presided over through the years. They all had … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts from an Unemployed Mind

Posted on August 15, 2010 by randomyriad

Late in the spring, one of my students set up this scene depicting his interpretation of Lummi Island. I appreciated it because I used to live there.  As I was going through the photos on my camera I found this … Continue reading →

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Another First Day and A Lot of Wood In the Driveway

Posted on September 15, 2007 by randomyriad

I have to tell you about my day because it seems amazing to me how long it has been and how full of people, work and weirdness. It all started at around 5:00 am when my aching tooth woke me … Continue reading →

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Two Random Observations In an Otherwise Lost Day

Posted on September 3, 2007 by randomyriad

This Morning As I Came Downstairs From the top of stairs I saw the shadow of the bird outside the warped glass window next to the front door. The bird was flinging itself, thump-thump, at the glass in an irregular … Continue reading →

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A More Successful To Do List

Posted on August 30, 2007 by randomyriad

This is a list of things I am usually successful at getting done every day that make my life better. Sing out loud or make some music Dance a little Make someone laugh or smile Do something nice for someone … Continue reading →

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