Thanksgiving Day 3: Safe Water

Yeah, I know. Who goes around saying how grateful they are for water that’s safe to drink, but I am. I decided to write about this because of something that happened today. While I was working an event, I went … Continued

Thanksgiving Day 2: A Good Job

I am grateful for a good job and for the many good jobs I’ve been blessed with over the past several years. My employment has taken me around the world, helped me meet and work with amazing people, and gain … Continued

Happy November!

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For some people November is the start of winter or the end of autumn. For others it might be the beginning of the holiday season as they begin listening to Christmas music. Others participate in the month-long celebration of writing … Continued

An American Holiday in China

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In Nanjing I partook of a great Thanksgiving feast, but it was the next week that I really celebrated and caught the spirit of Thanksgiving. All week my lessons were about Thanksgiving, teaching my students about the history and customs … Continued

My first middle school experience

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This week I was full of anxiety and anticipation for my first middle school lesson. I didn’t know what to expect. Yes, I met them a few weeks ago, but I didn’t know how they would act over two hours … Continued

30+ Things I am Thankful for

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I am thankful for family and friends. I am thankful for a place to lay my head, a roof over my head and something delicious to put in my head. I am thankful for my ancestors, forefathers and national protectors. … Continued

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