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Marching two by two

Marching two by two

We were overwhelmed as they came in two by two.  The unison of the march was impressive.  Their number was considerable as the sea of black, grey, and red all moved as one.  Almost eighty students from different walks of life had begun a journey and now one part of it was ending.  They had […]
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Sitting Where They Sit

Sitting Where They Sit

Stooping low we entered the room.  It was dark and smoky.  As our eyes adjusted to the dimness we realized that we had journeyed into three different tribal locations.  Small lights and special effects strategically placed gave the perfect illusion of the real thing.  Our purpose there was to learn language and build relationships.  But, […]
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Where the Journey Began

Where the Journey Began

Our minds were held captive as we entered the room.  The dimmed lights, the palm trees, and the beautiful flowers transported us to a land of enchantment.  The sitting areas were inviting and charming with its hanging vines.  The buffet tables were lavished with meats and cheeses, fruits and chocolates.  It was all so magical […]
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The Old and the New

The Old and the New

My mind is on overload as I try to put one more office procedure into it!  I think I need to defrag and reboot to get things in order again … or maybe I’ll just use more pretty colored sticky notes. In the Education Office I have learned many new things on the computer.  I […]
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Kids come in all ages

Kids come in all ages

Don’t you just love big brown or blue eyes looking trustingly at you?  And what about little arms reaching out and wanting up to feel safe?  Or holding those soft pudgy hands as you guide their little footsteps in learning to walk?  And you can’t help but feel all warm inside when you bottle feed […]
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One Plus Two Equals … Six?

One Plus Two Equals … Six?

How does doing laundry turn into a dinner party? We were preparing to get a jump on the new semester after our Christmas break by doing laundry before most of the students returned for classes.  Unknowingly, that one small decision placed us in a position of hosting a spontaneous dinner party! By inviting one student […]
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You’re Building It NOW???

You’re Building It NOW???

The sky is grey and hazy-looking. The wind is cold and biting.  Stocking caps and gloves are found in the closet.  Heavy jackets and fleece lined boots will be needed soon.  Winter is on its way.  So why playground equipment now?  Shouldn’t that be a Spring project? Due to the “fine print” the new playground […]
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Stretching Means Growth

Stretching Means Growth

The swinging motion has done its job.  Her binky dangles, its usefulness no longer needed.   She doesn’t sleep long so I must catch the act as it happens.  I watch her and anticipate her waking moment.  She is dressed in pink and snuggled with her blanket.   The room is filled with other nursery noises but […]
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“Thirty-Five Years Later”

“Thirty-Five Years Later”

As we walked through the halls of the building his mind went into reverse.   He had arrived here as a young man, but this was not how he remembered it.  The colors of decor were different now.  Walls had been moved and placement of doors had been changed.  Rooms that were once offices are now […]
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