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“Plan B” is “Plan A”

Turn On the Lights

As a high school history teacher, it was of utmost importance to me that my students understood what I was talking about. Sometimes, presenting a clear picture of certain aspects – like culture – from a time long ago and in a completely different part of the world wasn’t always an easy task. In one of my first upper-level Ancient History classes, the students were the smart, nerdy-type (nerdy-type people are awesome…just look at the success of The Big Bang Theory if you don’t believe me – everyone loves a good nerd). Star Wars &/or Star Trek were very high on their lists. Continue reading “Plan B” is “Plan A”

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Where’s Your Passport?

What Happens on the Airplane – Stays on the Airplane

I have been to Europe many times – mostly as a teacher leading students and adults on educational tours.  As a history teacher, nerd, travel junkie, and yes…a glutton for punishment, this is just my kind of thing!

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Hell is Always Open

I was at the store just a couple of days ago, and a lady in the aisle next to me was talking on her cell phone.  She was talking to a man.  How do I know that?  Well…she was using the speaker phone feature.  Now, I’m not an eaves dropper by nature, but she was talking on speaker phone in a public place.  It wasn’t exactly a private conversation. Continue reading Hell is Always Open

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From Tranquility to Terror

FROM TRANQUILITY TO TERROR

Our youngest daughter, Autumn, moved to Hawaii this past September.  She wanted to have an adventure.  Just a few days ago her adventure turned into something she hadn’t quite bargained for.  She was sound asleep, having worked late the night before, when the alarms first went out. Continue reading From Tranquility to Terror

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Life Lessons from The Wizard of Oz

I saw The Wizard of Oz for the first time when I was about 3 years old.  The movie had a powerful impact on me.  I was mesmerized by it.  I loved the singing, adventure, and friendships.  So many scenes captivated me.  I remember being very upset when Dorothy was trapped in the witch’s castle and the hour glass was almost empty.  I was crying from fear she was going to die.  I also cried, a time after this, when I watched The Cowboys and John Wayne was killed.  I thought he was really dead.  It was a relief to learn we don’t really kill people in movies; they’re just acting.  So many things about The Wizard of Oz impacted my life, including the overarching theme:  there’s no place like home. Continue reading Life Lessons from The Wizard of Oz