That’s Not Abuse? Is it?
They said it was only abuse if you were hit, and words didn’t count. You saw how they responded to social media posts about others being abused, and knew what they would say if you asked…
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October 11, 2022
The Value of Professional Training and the Dangers of Going Without…
Recently someone said to me, "I don't think they realize the responsibility they are taking on, teaching without professional training. If someone gets hurt on their watch from doing it wrong, it can be life…
April 7, 2022
In Search Of A Prince by Toni Shiloh
Brielle Adebayo is fully content teaching at a New York City public school and taking annual summer vacations with her mother to Martha's Vineyard. But everything changes when her mom drops the mother of all bombshells--Brielle is a princess in the kingdom of Ọlọrọ Ilé, Africa, and she must immediately assume her royal position, since the health of her grandfather, King Tiwa Jimoh Adebayo, is failing.
February 1, 2022
Tenements: Modern issue or Thing of the Past?
When you hear the term Tenement, a modern apartment building does not immediately come to mind. In my mind, I picture the slums depicted in Jacob Riis "How the Other Half Lives" or something of…
January 17, 2022
The Non-Glamorous Side to Self Care
When was the last time you had a physical? I often have asked this question to people, and the answer is almost always the same. “It has been awhile. I just don’t have time.” or “I haven’t found a doctor that I like, I should really do that.”
September 22, 2021
Book Review: Carved in Stone by Elizabeth Camden
About the Book: Description Her gilded world holds a deeply hidden secret. After years of tragedy, Gwen Kellerman now lives a quiet life as a botanist at an idyllic New York college. She largely ignores her…
August 26, 2021
The Pain of Life-Choosing to Live
I am not someone that enjoys focusing on the hard things in life. They are there. They exist. This is not a happy tale, but instead a sharing of how I have chosen to live.…
August 26, 2021
A Day in the Life of Homeschooling 16 and 18 year old
When I saw the challenge to write a post on "A Day in the Life", I hesitated. Only because it is hard to choose which day, as they all look different. Here are some past…
March 5, 2021
Parenting To Adulthood: The Hard Parts
I picked up a book recently called "Doing Life with your Adult Children". I haven't finished it yet, so I can't really give you a full review, but the concept was interesting to me. Doing…
February 14, 2021
Shadows of the White City by Jocelyn Green
About the Book: The one thing Sylvie Townsend wants most is what she feared she was destined never to have--a family of her own. But taking in Polish immigrant Rose Dabrowski to raise and love…
February 6, 2021