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Thursday, January 24, 2013

thoughts on writing

at 8:13 PM

the public sector of education

is not without its marvels,

its spectacles,

nor its absolute wonders.

and it is because on any given day

i cannot be sure what i shall find

that these words hold a special place

in my heart of hearts.

"It is because of her that I am cursed with optimism.

The belief that I can somehow will things to go right

more often than they go wrong or to be an agent of God’s intention

for them to go right." - william zinsser

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Castles Crowns and CottagesJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:10 AM
Good morning my dear...

I have been teaching the last two days and I must tell you that the joy I get from helping students with their writing is my greatest joy as an educator. Helping them find their voice and watching THEM see the power of writing is beyond joy. THANK YOU for this message! Anita
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Tammie LeeJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:11 AM
hello,
i so agree, writing can be a sacred space
a space to explore and create
a place where the unknown can rise to the surface of light to be considered
thank you for sharing this post.
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

thoughts on writing

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