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The Magic of Christmas Morning

Some toys from Christmas morning as a kid will never be forgotten.

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An Open Letter to my Students as I Graduate from Teaching

Students mean more to teachers than they often know.

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Winterized

Do you prepare your heart enough, too much, or not at all?

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Sometimes It Does

Reflections on Ferguson, sexism, 9-11 and a life lived in fear.

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28 Classic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Characters for Football

Combining 3 famous American traditions–Thanksgiving, football, and the Macy’s parade.

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An open letter to Steph, who sent a sky lantern to her father, which landed in my driveway

Steph. Your father loves you….

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The Night My So Called Life Went Down In Flames

One night in 1994, I was just trying to fall in love with Claire Danes when a plane crash near my house changed everything.

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Halloween Memories: Bad Costumes and Getting Mugged

Some Halloween memories are stranger than others.

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Frozen in Pittsburgh

I had no idea what was going to happen next when the man tried to force his way into my car.

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Close Encounters of the Strange, Drunk Kind

Some days are weirder than others.