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Month: April 2020

Life is a Classroom

Life is a Classroom

The following article fits very well with the topic of "School," which is something that doesn't appear much on my site but it is important to both in my professional and private life. This week we got into a discussion that can be summed up as: "The school system does too little for high-performing students." We addressed other problems, such as school performance, grading, pressure on performance, etc. but that was at th heart of the debate. As teachers we…

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Adopting a Pet, Maybe

Adopting a Pet, Maybe

I have been thinking about adopting a pet, maybe. I mean it is a big commitment and I have a lot of demands on my time. That seriously puts a kink in what type of pet I can adopt. Though I know that I will be adopting from a shelter if I choose to go through with it. When you adopt from a shelter you are shaving a life. And that means a second chance on life. Older animals have…

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The Beauty Schism

The Beauty Schism

Alright, schism is maybe a little too strong of a term to use. Though I would like to point out that schism can be used in the form of division or divide, not only in the context of religion. While it is used mostly in relation to the separation of the Greek and Roman churches my usage will also work and in just a moment you will see why. Beauty is for some a religion. I want to say that…

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

I wish everyone a relaxing time with the family and friends! I look forward to the Christmas holidays every year. For me you could get rid of the presents, abolished the Christmas tree, and decorations. Yet I would feel just as warm and happy. It is a chance for me to meet with old school friends and distant family. They are my gift. I like to use the time to relax and reset from the stress of the past year…

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