Category Archives: Teaching and Learning

Unlearning 9/11

Posted on September 12, 2007 by randomyriad

Six years ago, I drove to work with the image of devastation, panic and death on my mind. I was trying to come to terms with something horrific that occurred 3000 miles away. As always in September, I was meeting … Continue reading →

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A Staff Meeting Poem

Posted on September 8, 2007 by randomyriad

As I was doodling, which I do to pay attention at staff meetings this poem appeared among the images of hands. We were talking about the impressions we leave on others. My heart is impressed, experienced, broken and healed strong … Continue reading →

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Back Into the Hurly-burly of Crowded Mornings

Posted on September 4, 2007 by randomyriad

My 15 year old is going back to school tomorrow, which means I need to make space in my morning for a grumpy teenager. My mornings have been sanctuaries of serenity this summer as no one is up before I … Continue reading →

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Dark Eyes and the Chicken Dance

Posted on September 1, 2007 by randomyriad

Today during the lunch break at our training today, I walked down the street with my friend and colleague who is a lovely woman from India. She has great dark eyes that grow moist when we talk of children we … 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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