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What I think of Bella, Edward and Jacob
Once upon a time there was a girl who fell in love with both a werewolf and a vampire. They both competed for her affections and defended her against assassin vampires. Eventually she has to make a choice between them … Continue reading
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It’s MY Life. Let ME Live It! (part 2)
Last week we discussed the rights declared for us in the Declaration of Independence, particularly the right to life. We then stepped out on the road to discussing what exactly it means to have the right to life, especially the … Continue reading
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It’s MY Life. Let ME Live It! (Part 1)
You’re too big. Too small. Too young. Too old. Too rich. Too poor. Too dumb. Too smart…How often do you hear why you can’t do what you want to do? Everybody wants to stand up for themselves and live out … Continue reading
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Liberty 101
It’s election year. This means we are flooded with men and women declaring that they are the only ones capable of defending our RIGHT TO LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. We have all heard those famous words before; … Continue reading
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Family:Ties That Bind or Secure?
Every day I am a witness to the burdens that are either placed on or lifted from the developing identities of the young souls in my classroom. Many of my students have been blessed with loving, healthy families that continually affirm … Continue reading
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A Little Bunny Taught Me
Earlier this week I was bemoaning the fact that I couldn’t do more good, help more children, rescue more animals. I was feeling quite discouraged by all that I longed to do and the fact that my time, energy, and … Continue reading
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The Best Cure Is Prevention
There’s a retired naval air station located in my community. It consists of acres of unused land, as well as abandoned neighborhoods and a few crumbling warehouses. When I walk through it I can almost hear the whispers of faded memories … Continue reading
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Entitled
I am looking for scholarships to help fund my doctoral pursuits. I am an educator with a Master’s degree, but teachers in Hawaii don’t usually have salaries that reflect their signficant role in molding and preparing the next generation of leaders. … Continue reading
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My thoughts on Percy Jackson
There’s a popular book series out called Percy Jackson and the Olympians, by Rick Riordan. My students insisted upon my reading them and once I started I embodied the cliche, “I couldn’t put the books down!” Those of us who … Continue reading
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Christians: Royal Jokes or Royal Ambassadors?
I am not ashamed to say that I am a Christian; I have loved Jesus as my personal Lord, Savior, and Friend since I was old enough to reason. Nevertheless, I would be the first one standing in the imperfect … Continue reading
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