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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…
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…
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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The pandemic has made me a shut- in and I hate it. I am a traveler forced to travel only in my mind. Lately I…
I have to confess that I am a little bit jealous of our dog, Max. He visits the salon more than I ever have.He is…
I knew I would love this book when the author made reference to Dr. Victor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search For Meaning. This book takes a candid look…
Teachers should carefully select books for their classroom that teach about other cultures. USE The Horn Book Guide to identify the right books for your age…