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Losing Track of Time: Growing Up Too Soon

When I was ten, my parents bought me a notebook. “Tina,” they said, “you talk so much about so many things. Why don’t you write your thoughts down?” So I did.I was an only child with an active imagination, so I wrote every day. I wrote about all the things that I wanted to sayContinue reading “Losing Track of Time: Growing Up Too Soon”

The Best Teachers: Who Are They?

A perfect teacher does not exist. Teachers are people and people aren’t perfect. Children remember moments like the first time they saw their teacher walking into the staff bathroom and they realize that teachers are human, just like them. Teachers can be great humans. That one teacher, for example, who made a difference in yourContinue reading “The Best Teachers: Who Are They?”

Fun Images to Make You Smile

One item I enjoy collecting is pictures that make people smile or laugh. I hope these images bring some light into your day. For those who like math and language humor: Remember to work with an editor: If you’ve ever walked into a room and can’t remember why you’re there: One way to remind yourselfContinue reading “Fun Images to Make You Smile”

How Much Would You Pay for Freedom

I had one important goal in life: to make as much money as I could, so I could be the perfect son and perfect husband to the girl I wanted to marry. To me, freedom meant giving my girlfriend anything she wanted to make her happy. Of course, it was a dream come true whenContinue reading “How Much Would You Pay for Freedom”

What Dream Job Would You Have for a Day?

If I could do any job I wanted for just one day, I would be a professional daydreamer, but with one twist. My daydreams come true. You’re probably wondering how that could be useful to the world, so let me explain. For my actual job, I spend a lot of time learning about people’s jobs.Continue reading “What Dream Job Would You Have for a Day?”