When I was in college (a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far...wait, never mind; it was just a long time ago), I was a recipient of a scholarship that allowed me to continue my towards getting my degree. Without it, I'm not sure I would have been able to afford college. I came [...]
Tag: education
The Faces of Community
Ever have the best news and no one to share it with? Ever have months of fighting for the rights of your children only to win in a zoning hearing and not quite believe it? Ever face eight vicious months of unprompted and intense attacks on your community, your person, and your school district? I [...]
The Kids are Better Than Okay
Oh dear. It's mid-way through February and I haven't yet written a blogpost. Let's have at it, shall we? Let me spill the tea in all the ways about why I've refrained from writing, why I've abandoned the dear blog, and why I've put every ounce of my energy into things other than writing at [...]
Diving Deeper
Success! I wrote several thousand words today. But not on a manuscript. No, this is an entirely different kind of project. I'm running for school board. Look, there are lot of world-changing directives I'd like to take on, dozens of causes I'm passionate about, but making sure our kids get the education they deserve, and [...]