My favorite spot is 4 feet off the ground. I sit in my furry tower for hours. I climb up here to be alone and safe. With my comfort level intact, I can sleep for hours. My sleep and private space is oftentimes invaded by the humans in the house. Oh, I do love their affection. I … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
Q & A With Andrea Strongwater, Author & Illustrator
Decades ago when I was a student at Spertus College in Chicago, I studied the Holocaust. As a lifelong learner, I have continued to read many books about the Holocaust. Most recently, I have written about the controversial issue of sharing Holocaust picture books … [Read more...]
Can You Acknowledge A Different Perspective?
Living in the modern world requires interaction with others unless one chooses to be a hermit. In most instances, people communicate in a harmonious and cooperative manner and respect other people’s opinions. However, there are times when individual or group differences cause … [Read more...]
Guest Blogger at A Place for Readers and Writers
Today, I am a guest blogger at Kirby's Lane: A Place for Readers and Bloggers. I discuss some of my experiences at an international school in Bangalore. Teaching in India made me more aware of what it means to be an effective teacher and why it is important to periodically step … [Read more...]
A New Goal- Daily Blogs in February
Last week, I wrote a blog about my struggle to maintain a consistent blog schedule. In order to regain my routine, I came to the conclusion that I needed to recognize my shortcomings, make a list of my priorities, and then follow through. These simple steps associated with … [Read more...]
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