Domestic Inspiration
When my first child was born, I was still in the Coast Guard and got to experience the role of “working mother” (although we know of course that all mothers are working mothers). It was hard being away...
View ArticleEven Schools are Recognizing the Value of Personalized Learning
Photo by WBUR Flickr Photostream/Creative CommonsI heard a report on my local public radio station about the finalists for the federally funded “Race to the Top” competition. According to the...
View ArticleClearing Out the Old
Things have been kind of crazy for me the last few weeks as we get ready to move and start new lives outside the Coast Guard. We’re in the process of buying a house in Oregon, and need to unload a...
View ArticlePraise for Invisible Work
“Nobody notices what I do until I don’t do it.”If you’ve seen this quote before, I’m sure you’ll agree that there is a timeless truth to this sentiment. I’ve been noticing lately the explosion of blogs...
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