Posted on December 22, 2013
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Today’s post is by my friend Amber Hood, who is one of the most generous and compassionate people I know. I’m not sure if her students know how blessed they are to know her! Most of us know “The Gift of the Magi” by… Continue Reading “Magi”
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Posted on December 17, 2013
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*Over the next few days, I’ll be posting essays by my amazing students who wrote in response to the question, “What are three gifts–proverbial or literal–that you’ve been given in 2013, and why are they significant to you?” Their responses made me laugh, cry,… Continue Reading “The gift of a second chance”
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Posted on January 15, 2013
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*Special thanks to Debra Dickey-Liang for serving as today’s guest contributor!* My Mom and Dad were always two of the hardest working people that I have ever known, and they taught their children those same work ethics. They also taught us honesty, integrity, strength… Continue Reading “Gifts”
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