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Noriko: with an American Accent: Culmination Address for the Class of 2015
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Noriko: with an American Accent. One woman's multiracial perspective. Culmination Address for the Class of 2015. Make each day your masterpiece.". Coach Wooden and the Class of 2015. Over the past couple of years, a dedicated teacher at my school has founded and grown an award-. That is when I began months of missing, missing the students I never said goodbye to, and missing my mom who never recovered and crossed over a few days later. In these months of missing, I lived in the memories of the past&#...
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Noriko: with an American Accent: May 2015
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Noriko: with an American Accent. One woman's multiracial perspective. Culmination Address for the Class of 2015. Make each day your masterpiece.". Coach Wooden and the Class of 2015. Over the past couple of years, a dedicated teacher at my school has founded and grown an award-. That is when I began months of missing, missing the students I never said goodbye to, and missing my mom who never recovered and crossed over a few days later. In these months of missing, I lived in the memories of the past&#...
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J-Girl's Journey On The Princess Path: February 2012
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J-Girl's Journey On The Princess Path. Wednesday, February 29, 2012. I just realized it is February 29th- this day won't be around for another 4 years! Today is actually a day to celebrate some great LEAPS. In the Lane Family.that's all it takes sometimes, just a LEAP. To start something new! We were created for new things. 1 On February 29th, 16 years ago, I was asked to be a bride-AND not just anyone's bride, but Justin Lane's bride! Yep it was leap. Year and Justin got down on one knee.awww! Into some...
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Noriko: with an American Accent: July 2014
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Noriko: with an American Accent. One woman's multiracial perspective. Ten more titles for 2014. I'm still behind in my reading, but here are the next ten titles I've finished this year. I sought out more writers of color and allowed myself time to read longer, denser works like Invisible Man. And A Tale for the Time Being. If you missed my first ten titles you can read about them here. 11 Girl Coming in for a Landing. By April Halpern Wayland. And was intrigued. Then all of my students started readin...
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Noriko: with an American Accent: Happy Mother's Day
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Noriko: with an American Accent. One woman's multiracial perspective. A year ago I posted this poem for my mom for Mother's Day. From a very young age I knew. The one thing my mother hated most. Maybe that is why Mom and I. Sometimes had difficult conversations. About race and gender and politics. She surely didn’t know. How her request for honesty. Would one day backfire. That her daughter would call her. On her white privilege ceaselessly. And casual conversations about network tv. A Life in Revision.
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Noriko: with an American Accent: Happy Mother's Day, Mom!
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Noriko: with an American Accent. One woman's multiracial perspective. Happy Mother's Day, Mom! A poem for you, Mom, on Mother’s Day 2014. After Sandra Cisneros’ “Abuelito Who”. Mom who is far away. And wants me to call everyday. Who is pain and worry and naps at noon. Whose hair has gone gray. Who tells me visit soon. Who moves furniture around the room. Is hamburger and fries. Is full of sighs. Who tells me never lie. Who says question what you believe. Who will never, ever leave. Happy Mothers Day, Mom!
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Noriko: with an American Accent: May 2014
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Noriko: with an American Accent. One woman's multiracial perspective. Ten Things I Hope My Students Will Remember. This time of year is always a challenge for me. After all the hours I've spent working with my students, the end is suddenly upon us. I love my job, but what’s hard for me as a writer is only getting to read the opening chapters of my students’ stories. It’s like reading the Amazon preview but I can’t buy the whole book yet. 2) Keep reading. Ok, for some of you this may be start reading.
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Strongs: October 2011
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Sometimes updated.sometimes not. Sunday, October 2, 2011. Our kids had never been on a boat before this summer. There is a ferry that runs between Hatteras Island and Okracoke Island (in North Carolina). We rode it once during the day and once with almost everyone else in the family at night when there was a full moon. Both times were beautiful and fun. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Shayne is 13 years old. He is in seventh grade. He loves playing soccer. Fun with the Watsons.
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Strongs: September 2011
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Sometimes updated.sometimes not. Friday, September 23, 2011. This summer, Alison and I were both out to Maryland before our husbands. We made an ambitious list of things we wanted to do with the kids before we left for North Carolina, and we got about half way through it! Another thing we did was go to the zoo with Tom and Sarah and their kids. Maya, Sydney and Rayzel taking a break. Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Updates from the Summer. Sydney, Maya and Melissa. What is it about kids and sticks?
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Strongs: August 2010
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Sometimes updated.sometimes not. Saturday, August 21, 2010. Maya's Birthday in the Forest. I know I haven't posted for awhile, so we are going all the way back to May, when Maya had her birthday. She told us she wanted to have it "in the forest" so we went camping for the night up in Payson at our favorite spot. We had a great time and it was a scenic and relaxing place for a birthday celebration. Here are a few photos:. Maya likes the book and video, The Lorax. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Shayne is 13 y...
