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What makes a place sacred? Its a patch of carpet. Nothing special or unique. There’s even a stain on one corner from some coffee cup spilt years ago. The blue … Continue reading #52sparks: Glass
Hamilton: After a week of fighting, a young man in a red coat stands on a parapet. Lafayette: We lower our guns as he frantically waves a white handkerchief. Mulligan: And just like … Continue reading Living in Yorktown
Twice a week for the past two semesters I have been the professor leading EDPSY 420: Learning Theory. I’ve read hundreds of assignments, prepared dozens of PowerPoints, printed thousands of … Continue reading Define “Educator”
Hammer and chisel. Fire, then crack. Bend but not break, not quite. Fingerprinted then brushed smooth. Flames lick the edges to draw in tighter for the mold. Rough corners scraped … Continue reading #52sparks: Something metallic
With a final breath, his head slouched down into his chest. The curtain in the temple ripped in two. And a mother wept over her lost son. Disciples stood close … Continue reading The Freedom of Easter
When I took the leap of faith to leave my full-time job to focus on my dissertation, I had some very specific ideas about what my going away party should … Continue reading #52sparks: Favorite movie
“My God, my God. Why have you forsaken me?” As a child those words shocked me. How could the Father turn his back on the Son in the worst moment … Continue reading Good Friday Reflection
She Used to Be Mine Who’ll be reckless, just enough Who’ll get hurt, but who learns how to toughen up When she’s bruised and gets used by a man who … Continue reading #52sparks: Illustrate your favorite song
How do you define home? As stated in a lyric from one of my favorite musicals: “I was told every day in my childhood, even when we grow old ‘Home … Continue reading #52sparks: Food
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"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." - John J. Bingham
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." - John J. Bingham
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." - John J. Bingham
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