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“TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood…”

When the interesting point was made by the Baker that perhaps the path had strayed from Little Red Riding Hood, the whole premise for seeing things differently is set.  In one’s life, you seem to only realize too late you … Continue reading

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Into the Woods Gala – GIANT Realizations Brought Front Stage and Center

Anyone attending the preview show yesterday for Into the Woods, AND the Gala on April 9th would know there was something a mist (sorry, bad joke, AMIDST really) .   Yet, as the mist did reel in, you could almost … Continue reading

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Tenderness, Creativity, and Inspiration Found Into the Woods

“There is a tenderness just below the surface and the production team, cast, tech, directors, producers, all, manage to help you through it all in this production.” Okay, I admit, it. I was afraid my own mind, emotions, and experience … Continue reading

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New Title – Internalizing Stories Amid Educational Pursuits in the 21st Century

In listening to the RadioLab Article that ties writing to Erick Gordon, and an AMAZING – A M A Z I N G story that ties my own experience with a certain ring round my neck – and a story of finding something so incredibly valuable beside the road and wow – my inner soul that loves writing – connected with the power of words – and hence, the whole lesson of writing and how it can touch lives – is a superb lesson in learning and what paths it can take if allowed to grow, and it could all start within a classroom! Continue reading

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Final Days, New Perspectives, Anita and Gold Crowns, Oh MY!

As with much, at the beginning of an adventure, you seemingly have all the time in the world.  By the passing of days that seem like minutes. the end of the week arrives and you wonder. whoa.  I missed much … Continue reading

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Thursday, Dow Jones Teacher of the Year, Scott Westerfeld, and more!

Thursday morning did arrive faster than I believed in New York, however I was ready for it!  I was somehow able to get up way before 7:00 AM, around 6:30 AM, spent a good hour perfecting some details for this … Continue reading

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Wednesday – leading to Thursday – Three days in New York Fly Like Madness…

Upon successfully presenting two workshops back to back at Columbia on Wednesday -(previous post)  it was LUNCH!   YES!   LUNCH!  Knowing there would be masses of people “exodusing” out of Columbia on Broadway to lunch always poses a challenge … Continue reading

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Into the Thick…

Ever start reading a novel and find yourself total overcome? Hence that is what occurred when I cracked open Scott Westerfeld’s Afterworlds.  Several times now the books I have chosen take place in locations where I am currently reading them, … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day – New York 2015 – Bring on the Irish!

Of course I remember catching glimpses of the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade last year through museum windows – yet this year I was determined.  I wanted to throw myself into the thick of things and experience the jostling, bustling, … Continue reading

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Not an April Fool’s joke – Life is good…for over a thousand others that have made it that way. New York starting March 16, 2015.

As the fountains start in Plaza Cabrera in Roma Norte’s Mexico City, the dogs sidle up to my lap and enjoy the sun beginning to show itself, the restaurant owners slowly waking up the gates that guard their tiendas, and … Continue reading

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