Category Archives: paying attention

Toothache

Posted on December 8, 2007 by randomyriad

  The drumbeat heart in my brain, Pain, Pain, Pain, Pain . . . I follow its path, through the maze of my body. One little nerve is dying, and in that death drives the cold flickering pulse of the … Continue reading →

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10 Things That Would Make America A Stronger Country

Posted on November 24, 2007 by randomyriad

1. An intelligent and compassionate president 2. Religious people who put their beliefs into practice with humility, intelligence and deep commitment without hypocrisy. Christians who strive to behave like Jesus, Buddhists who don’t own luxury sedans etc. 3. People who … Continue reading →

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How to Prevent Arachnicide and Teach Scientific Concepts To Preschoolers.

Posted on November 7, 2007 by randomyriad

I heard the yell come from my students, “spider!” and I knew I had to act quickly to save a helpless creature. One of my 4 year olds had the spider, actually a harvester (an arachnid with 6 legs and … Continue reading →

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And I Thought I Was Busy This Week.

Posted on November 3, 2007 by randomyriad

Shift Happens Narrated This should make you think a little about what exciting and overwhelming times we live in. I feel like such a slacker. I got this from a new blog,  check it out. I think she asks some … Continue reading →

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Dance to Your Own Drum’s Beat

Posted on October 30, 2007 by randomyriad

Today I was on the elliptical trainer moving to the magical tones of Tool, thinking that the drummer was awe inspiring in a dangerous way, moving the music forward with extreme force and a little malice. This kind of driving … Continue reading →

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