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Inspiring Women on a Mission
Inspiring Women on a Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity in Tolleson, Arizona. The focus of our efforts is to help fight and alleviate the realities in our communities within Maricopa County that contribute to hunger, financial hardship, and homelessness. This includes helping victims of domestic violence to have what they need to start over..
“Too High”
I’m not a groupie kind of person. I’m not a clique kind of person. I’m not someone who throws anyone on a pedestal and worships them (guru worship). I always look for the strengths in any person, place, or thing that I encounter, even the horrid ones. It can be hard in extreme cases, but..
Efficiency and Deep Learning Means Taking Time
I originally wrote this on October 29, 2013 on the Badass Teacher’s Association Blog. All photos and videos are from my time teaching at Meadowbrook Middle School in Poway, California 2003-2004. I can’t even begin to tell you the number of times I have been interviewed and the moment I discuss the time I take..
A Decade Later, Here We Are
A Decade Later, Here We Are I wrote this in 2013…. now look where we are today… Re-reading a blog post I wrote this morning thinking perhaps in my feeling ill, I might have been harsh in my writing. So, I’m sitting here re-reading it. What is perplexing me is how word choice that is..
Angelic Housing Resources Foundation, Inc.
Angelic Housing Resources Foundation, Inc. (AHRF) is a nonprofit organization located in Sacramento, California. AHRF provides housing, essential services for basic needs, and financial literacy education for a truly diverse and underserved community. Those we serve are often facing economic challenges, homelessness, or suffer some form of disability. We provide them with safe and affordable..
Ode to the Single Mom
It can feel overwhelming having everything fall on your shoulders. No child support makes it financially impossible at times. No family support makes you feel alone in the world. No partner to share your fears or concerns makes you feel isolated. However, all it takes is one moment of your child expressing his greatest fears..
Musings on Teaching and Learning
A friend was recently discussing with me her frustration with kids not wanting to learn things in her classes. I am sitting here right now listening to Norwegian lullabies and noticing the different cadence patterns from what most western songs have and I started analyzing this. As I realized what I was doing, I started..
Wild Animals in War
It's like we're in war.I'm a nurse taking care of the wounded, but I'm also wounded.Despite my efforts, the wounded keep my wounds fresh.I understand the common wounding, but they are like wild animals attacking anything that comes near their wounds.They kill me to protect themselves.
Musings on Control
It really does matter who you spend your time with and who you expose yourself to. You get sucked into the throes of whatever goes on for people. That does not mean you can't be there for people. Being there and empowering them OUT of the ditch is completely different from being there and being..