Ahh, Rigor. The term that spews out of the mouths of American educators as if prompted by a microchip secretly inserted at the bases of our necks! It's heralded as the answer to the fall of education in recent years. I'm not sold on the assumption that everyone knows what rigor looks like in the … Continue reading What Academic Rigor Really Looks Like
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Yes, Jordan Really Was Better than Lebron and Kobe
My name is Joan and I am a BIGAMIST. A professional athlete and a pop icon fought for the sole rights to my livelihood, totally unbeknownst to them! Married to inspiration from the two, I've been forever branded as a two-timer, but I only cheat with men named Michael. What does it mean to be … Continue reading Yes, Jordan Really Was Better than Lebron and Kobe
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Yes, I’m a Bigamist, and Proud of It!
My name is Joan and I am a BIGAMIST. A professional athlete and a pop icon fought for the sole rights to my livelihood, totally unbeknownst to them! Married to inspiration from the two, I've been forever branded as a two-timer, but I only cheat with men named Michael. What does it mean to be … Continue reading Yes, I’m a Bigamist, and Proud of It!
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Emotional Abuse: Identifying the Signs, Breaking the Cycle
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Disclaimer: This post was written from a female’s perspective because the author was writing from personal experience. The piece is informative, but in most ways therapeutic for the writer.
The Breakdown
Emotional abuse is difficult to detect with the untrained eye. The wounds are deep and continually reopened. The abuser usually knows all of your deepest secrets, fears, and passions. He knows your strengths, your weaknesses, and your heart’s desire. He desperately needs you to need him! No matter what you ask of the abuser, those requests will positively remain unanswered. Emotional abusers may be both men and women. Regardless, if you think you are in an abusive relationship, the first thing you must do is identify the signs.
Typically, the abused will endure the pain over a long period of time, and may often try unsuccessfully, to put an end to the vicious cycle. My memoir, Broken Glass, tells the…
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The Wal-Mart Black Friday Conspiracy
For the longest time, Thanksgiving was my favorite religious holiday. There was no Santa or Easter Bunny, prompting me to spend money, overriding the true sense of the occasion. Well, America finally found a way to commercialize the last day standing...in the worst way. When Black Friday was born, I thought it was a neat … Continue reading The Wal-Mart Black Friday Conspiracy
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5 Reasons Every Educator Should Blog
Blogging is so... Therapeutic! I blog because I've got a lot to say. I can write for hours on end and no one butts in, begs to differ, or tunes me out...on paper. The crazy thing is, blogging has unlocked a talent that I didn't even realize I had until recently. I was going through … Continue reading 5 Reasons Every Educator Should Blog
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Jezebel Spirit: It’s All About Control
Jezebel Spirit The Jezebel spirit is running rampant in marriages, and maybe there's a sign on my forehead that says "Advice Columnist" or something. Not that I mind (it's quite flattering actually), but it seems lately that women come to me in droves either posing this question: "Why do women stay...?" As I listen to … Continue reading Jezebel Spirit: It’s All About Control
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Married to Jezebel: It’s All About Control
I don't know. Maybe there's a sign on my forehead that says "Advice Columnist" or something. Not that I mind (it's quite flattering actually), but it seems lately that women come to me in droves either posing this question, or telling stories of being enthralled in a heated debate about it: "Why do women stay...?" … Continue reading Married to Jezebel: It’s All About Control
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Evolution of the NBA
I'm sure you all might remember one of my favorite students, Andy...the kid who looked me straight in the eye and told me that his generation was smarter than mine! He's arguably one of the most critical thinkers I've ever taught, and I love it! I'm never intimidated by his questions, nor his objective viewpoints … Continue reading Evolution of the NBA
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5 Love Languages Pt 2
I'VE HAD AN EPIPHANY! The 5 Love languages do not only apply to romantic relationships...they apply to parents and children too! Well, of course it wasn't my original idea. Dr. Gary Chapman explains it all in The Five Love Languages of Children. I just feel so enlightened because if his findings are true, that would … Continue reading 5 Love Languages Pt 2
