For each man sees himself in the Grand Canyon – each one makes his own Canyon before he comes. Each one brings and carries away his own Canyon.-Carlsburg Traveling makes me think about mortality. Well,[…]
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How To Survive In The Grand Canyon (and a Few Travel Tips)
And while it’s important to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen, these are tips on how not to kill your family on your trip to the Grand Canyon. And prevent them from killing you. You may[…]
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“Grumpy and Grateful” and Other Lessons from Education
I looked around the room “Who is feeling grumpy today? I see that you all look grumpy.” I comment, offhandedly. Let’s play “I’m grumpy and here’s why” and whoever wanted to share, shared. “I’m grumpy[…]
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Airplane Mode (3): Returning
“La mejor parte de estar roto es que encuentras a quienes son capaces de darte partes suyas para que tú vuelvas a estar completo.” -Alejandro Sequera, Mi Viaje Sin Ti Keep in mind, I am[…]
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A cactus asks forgiveness: The Grand Canyon, Sedona and Tucson with a friend
“Take a picture of me!” she said and ran close to a Jumping Cholla (which we thought was a Joshua Tree). I didn’t think to shout be super careful; cactus having a way of seeming[…]
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It takes bravery to be a teacher
Before I begin this post, I adhere to the rules of FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. I will never reveal my students’ identities, their performance in my classes, or reveal anything about them[…]
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Tempering the Tension | Life after Peace Corps
Good News: when I wrote this post, I was fresh to grad school, Tucson, the USA, my house, modern appliances… I have settled into some kind of rhythm here. Yes, I still feel lost at[…]
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