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Dare to Make a Difference: August 2012
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Sunday, August 26, 2012. My life is in a constant state of change. Transitions can be exciting but are usually just plain scary. Ok let’s be honest, transitions kind of suck. I’m at the stage in my life where there are a lot of transitions. I’m constantly moving, learning, evolving, shifting, growing. . . There are a thousand places I would love to be, a thousand things I would love to be doing, and a thousand people I love and would love to be with. I cried when I left Immokalee. If you had asked me how...
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Dare to Make a Difference: April 2012
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012. A daughter about my age. Would I be able to be that lifeline for my parents? Or would I be too selfish. . .unwilling to give up “my life? I thought about how strong Esperanza’s daughter is. Then on their way out I saw the daughter’s tattoos—“Strong” on her right chest, “Esperanza” on her left chest. I don’t know their whole story but I could feel the mutual love and respect between these two and it was deep—damn it was deep. Then I saw them at Walgreens later today. Of course not...
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Dare to Make a Difference: My year as a volunteer
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Friday, June 22, 2012. My year as a volunteer. So I initially started this blog by trying to put into words my overall recap. I don't feel that I can even begin to articulate what the year has meant to me in words. Instead, I'm going to provide you with some pictures. A picture says 1,000 words! JP and the ladies. He did great :). I remember going to JCU with Sam all the way back in 2009. Little did I know that she would be my future roommate! Villa Montessori. Those little ones kept me busy :). In the m...
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Dare to Make a Difference: teaching learning growing connecting
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Teaching learning growing connecting. Today was one of those big picture days that connects all the little details. I was sitting at the playground during my students’ recess with the other teachers and tutors from second grade. Some of the kids who aren’t as crazy about running around in the 100 degree heat were hanging around us as we chatted. 8220;What’s the best place you’ve ever been? 8220;Protests against what? 8221; the tutor asked. 8220;The war in Afghanistan? 8220;If th...
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Dare to Make a Difference: January 2012
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Sunday, January 29, 2012. A lot of individuals and groups visit Immokalee. College students come down for “alternative break” trips. The Student/Farmworker Alliance has summits and encuentros. Upon meeting me, people are often curious about my experience living in Immokalee. The question commonly asked, sometimes subtlety, other times right out, is “how do you live here? 8221; I have never been offended by the question, as it is sincere and often in awe of the commitment I have made. My family moved to S...
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all shall be well: May 2009
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All shall be well. All shall be well, and all shall be well, and every manner of thing shall be well." - Julian of Norwich. This is me. . . Ordinated by the Bishop! I am husband to Kelly, father to Rebecca and Daniel, and human companion to Mack and Cheese (the dogs) and Tiger Lilly (the cat). View my complete profile. Julian of Norwich. . . Patron of cat lovers. The Spiritual Practice of Meditation (Lectio Divin. Some Bonus Material on Guidance. The Spiritual Practice of Guidance. Sunday, May 17, 2009.
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Dare to Make a Difference: Redecorating
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Saturday, June 16, 2012. So, anyone living in a rented home knows that there are one or two things you don't love. I think the number one curse of rented-living is wallpaper. Wall paper is always a very personal choice. Whatever you love, the next person is bound to find awful. Below is example one. (Mind you this is far from the most awful wall paper in our house.). Here's a close up. The little details around the flower are gold. I made a sunburst! This is the best light switch cover ever. View my comp...
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Dare to Make a Difference: my life is in a constant state of change
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Sunday, August 26, 2012. My life is in a constant state of change. Transitions can be exciting but are usually just plain scary. Ok let’s be honest, transitions kind of suck. I’m at the stage in my life where there are a lot of transitions. I’m constantly moving, learning, evolving, shifting, growing. . . There are a thousand places I would love to be, a thousand things I would love to be doing, and a thousand people I love and would love to be with. I cried when I left Immokalee. If you had asked me how...
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Dare to Make a Difference: and then the Teacher became the Student
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Friday, June 15, 2012. And then the Teacher became the Student. A portrait one of my students drew of "Miss Barbara". I have had a lot of opportunities to teach this past year. Miss Barbara stood in the classroom and taught 20 kindergarteners in the afterschool program (she also has 17 more for the first few weeks of summer! Thank you Salma for your time and patience with me as a teacher and for all of the lessons you taught me. No human interaction is worthless. Hold on to that. I saw Jose with his mom ...
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