Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.
One blog post at a time.
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MY FIRST TEACHER I have a passion for literacy. It all began in a screened in porch in South Central Los Angeles when I was almost 5 years old. My mother’s first language was Spanish. She told me how hard it was for her to learn English. She grew up…
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I learn so much from my grandchildren. They teach me how to enjoy the moment. They teach me to be still and absorb sights and sounds that I have taken for granted. I have learned to see nature through their eyes. It fills me with optimism and hope that the…
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I now know how difficult it is to be a caregiver. My husband suffered a stroke and it has been a challenging, scary time these last months. Seeing the left side of his face drooped as he slurred his speech to tell me that he is planning to drive himself…
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Art and Writing
I like to incorporate art into most subjects, especially writing. Reluctant writers respond well to drawing or painting their ideas first, then transforming their thoughts…
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Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. It runs in families. Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. Students with dyslexia usually…
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Learning and Fun
As an elementary school teacher I learned the importance of adding engagement to my lessons. Young students with short attention spans need to move and…
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Sickness Be Gone!
When Covid hit our home, it packed a wallop. I was in the hospital for 9 days hoping I could take a breath without an…
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