Never a Failure

I began my career as a high school English teacher with an unapologetically idealistic attitude about the difference I could make in my student’s

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Waves of Change

I’ve always thought I was adept at change. In the early years of our marriage, when jobs and apartments and even regions of the

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Any Time

“You have almost three dollars!” I tell her. We are sprawled on her bedroom floor amidst blocks and books, stuffed animals and blankets. Loose

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Truth-Telling

At our house every topic is open for discussion. My kids ask questions about sex, injustice and are thoroughly interested in discussing cuss words

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The ABCs of Learning

From the moment my firstborn was placed in my arms, I can remember the overwhelming feeling of responsibility that descended upon my shoulders. This

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