Monthly Archives: November 2008

What would you wish?

Posted on November 28, 2008 by hdh

As I was walking with my nephews today, we got onto a conversation about wishes, which reminded me of a piece of writing I did years ago on our summer vacation to Canada. Dream Wishes 8/16/04 Last night I had … Continue reading →

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Great Aunt Lil’s decree

Posted on November 12, 2008 by hdh

I began teaching in the early 1970’s. My biggest problem was credibility and my youthful appearance. I was a newbie. At one of my first Open Houses, I overheard a parent of one of my students comment that she couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Great Aunt Lil

Posted on November 10, 2008 by hdh

I’m not sure where I’m going with this yet. It came to mind as I was trying to sleep last night: Of all the members of the family, she is the most looked up to. Her 90 plus years not … Continue reading →

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Personal Safety

Posted on November 7, 2008 by hdh

I’ve been an advocate for teaching Personal Safety in schools for most of my teaching career. In the district that I worked in, I had little success. Other than when an unknown car stops children on the road, does it … Continue reading →

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