Monthly Archives: December 2008

Countdowns and Reflections 2009

this whole week i have been pondering what to write as a last entry for the 2008 Roman calendar year. the last day of 2008 has finally arrived and i am still at a loss for words. new year’s eve … Continue reading

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1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Back…

i have been meaning to write this post ever since the day after the election in regards to the passing of proposition 8 by California voters, but i was too afraid to voice my concern as to its significance in … Continue reading

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A Cold Day in L.A… especially if you are a student at John Muir

i arrived at work this morning to one of the coldest days of the year… both literally and figuratively. the temperature was an unusual 42 degrees. the kind of temperature that most souther californians are not used to… upon the … Continue reading

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The Next Step… possible?

after organizing my staff to a pleasing turnout at our union action to protest proposed district cuts to our health care, increased class size, and other cuts to the classroom… the question becomes, what is the next step? although i … Continue reading

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Life Lessons (pt. 1)

it has been exactly one year since mi Abuelita has passed on to the other part of her journey. talking to my Mother today, she said she wasn’t sure she was doing enough. it got me thinking about how much … Continue reading

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