Category Archives: education

2 Days

Posted on August 16, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

I have two days left. Two days until I am called for a task I am not certain I can handle. I have walked blindly through much with crazy belief and who knows what else to lead me. I get … Continue reading →

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13 days

Posted on August 5, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

In 13 days it will be the first day of school. In 15 days BB will go to all day kindergarten for the first time. There is a bit of anxiety about these two things. There are a few things … Continue reading →

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Courage

Posted on February 27, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

I have been lucky enough to have many different positions in the field of education. I learned a lot at each stop along the way.  In between, some of the transitions were more pleasant than others.  Through it all, each … Continue reading →

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Dream Builder’s Affirmation Alphabet

Posted on February 26, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

This was shared with me when I first began teaching in Kansas City.  My second graders would recite it every morning to start their day.  They spoke from their heart and with much feeling.  I can still hear them.  I … Continue reading →

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Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up Without Dancing

Posted on February 25, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

Ok, so I like to dance anyway…anywhere…everywhere…all the time. My daughter and I dance all around.  This is fun…this is good.  For some reason, I think she would be ok whether she danced with me or not. Dancing with my … Continue reading →

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MC

Posted on February 25, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

My most powerful teacher is starting a most challenging course of study. He has decided that I have been resting comfortably long enough…it is time once again to watch and learn and grow with him. I don’t want to.  Isn’t … Continue reading →

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Conversations in the rear view mirror…

Posted on February 17, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

After BB and I picked up CNN and MC from school, we had a few stops to make.  It was rough at first.  MC can be pretty grouchy during the transition from school to home.  Having him snuggled between his … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Cities…

Posted on February 7, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

Just around the bend, there is a church…past the Indian Mission, and up the hill a bit. My friend and I walk past this church twice each day. Sometimes when we walk past, there are limousines and a multitude of … Continue reading →

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Grateful

Posted on February 4, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

On Facebook, I started this Project 365, only I started it late, so mine is really Project 358…better late than never I guess… It is really about taking a photograph everyday…but kind of morphed into a gratitude journal…a representation of … Continue reading →

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Homeboy Industries, Inc.

Posted on February 4, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

I wasn’t sure how I would pull all of this together…and then a friend asked me one little question about what I heard Father Greg Boyle from Homeboy Industries, Inc. say last night.  His talk was titled, ” Tattoos on … Continue reading →

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