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See You at Harry’s and The Secret Story of Sonia Rodriguez

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Harry Brake

Whoa….I just burned through these two books, check out the reviews at the following link : https://harrybrake.wordpress.com/when-i-get-a-little-money-i-buy-books-and-if-any-is-left-i-buy-food-and-clothes-erasmus/ I have about 50 to get through but if they are as all interesting as these two books – wow – I am … Continue reading →

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Bitter, we DID just mention that?! Boots, traffic, welcome home :)

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Harry Brake

Okay, so bitter, we just mentioned that word last post, MAJOR Deja Vous…..however, Thanksgiving SUCKED this year, worst day hands down, WORST.  Don’t believe me?  Get this….I wake up and AGH!  I am home!  This was exciting, and Thanksgiving – … Continue reading →

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“Because without the bitter, baby, the sweet ain’t as sweet.”- Vanilla Skies, Jo Knowles, and Leaving Las Vegas…

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Harry Brake

I have things to say, things that well up inside of me and just, poof, need help getting out. Writing was the one single thing I have always loved, yet put on the shelf for the sake of being there … Continue reading →

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Youth Voices! and SAT Practice site!

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Harry Brake

Encourage youth to express and join youth voices here: http://youthvoices.net Here is a great overview of Youth voices: http://youthvoices.net/about It is a powerful site!  🙂   My next to last day in Las Vegas…:(   It is exciting, and wow, … Continue reading →

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STREAMING!

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Harry Brake

CHECK OUR PRESENTATION IN LAS VEGAS OUT IN 10 MINUTES AT:  edtechtalk.com/ttt That was Saturday, and if you go to the above URL you will see us presenting!  🙂

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Alan Sitomer – Author Strand session from Friday

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Harry Brake

Usually, I like to organize all things nice and neat, in a NEAT little package, ta da! BUT life is not that way,  Uh -huh.  So I am posting something out of order (GASP), that started out as a task … Continue reading →

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Lost in Las Vegas!

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Harry Brake

WOW!  Kristen Dixie and I are here!  Las Vegas! I spent Wednesday morning up at 2:00(yes, AM) spent 2 hours planning my NCTE schedule, then packed.  I still felt bad about giving Kinah to the dog care, but I was … Continue reading →

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NCTE on the Horizon, Global Conference now…whoa…

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Harry Brake

On the cusp of leaving for Las Vegas tomorrow for NCTE (excited!) I am participating in the Global Education Conference Now – you need to check this out….amazing how many resources, advice, and contacts you can pick up at  short … Continue reading →

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Tribute to students, past and…FUTURE :)

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Harry Brake

In a blink of an eye things change and happen – I know this after 40 years of life, I am still NOT amazed at all of how fast things can occur. It is important for me to record the … Continue reading →

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Being a Mascot – Lessons learned…

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Harry Brake

A little after 7:00 PM on a Saturday night – splitting headache, the aftermath of a Friday of playing mascot for the semifinals, (a human incubator that mascot is),  all day Art Fair – Saturday – of promoting Repentino., my … Continue reading →

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