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Doubly Good

As the waves rolled onto shore in a friendly good-morning greeting, I slipped my sandals from my feet and squinted into the rising sun. The cool of the wet sand sent an invigorating chill through my toes and up my legs. Clutching my sandals in one hand, I resumed my walk down the beach – … Continue reading Doubly Good →

karikim21 Introspections 1 Comment May 26, 2021 3 Minutes

Looking Forward to Moments

“Looking forward to February!” The words greeted me from a hand-drawn bubble bursting from the mouth of a Snowman on the wrapping paper. Curious about the connection between the snowman and the gift inside, I tore open the package to reveal a pair of elegant gold earrings featuring red heart=shaped stones.  “Valentine’s Day?” I thought … Continue reading Looking Forward to Moments →

karikim21 Introspections 2 Comments January 22, 2021 3 Minutes

Little Fears Can Be Big Fears, too

Fear. He is a liar. These words echo through our car as the boys and I sing along, the truth of Zach Williams’ lyrics reverberating in our souls. And I think to myself that I face my fears every day. After all, I get in a car and drive miles down the freeway with my … Continue reading Little Fears Can Be Big Fears, too →

karikim21 Introspections Leave a comment October 30, 2020 5 Minutes

Kindred Creatives

An educator’s world is a bubble, far-removed from other career paths. In my first years of teaching, my classroom was project-based and thrived on creativity and ingenuity. About five years into my teaching career, I jumped at the opportunity to teach the Gifted and Talented 7th grade English class. The room was filled with the … Continue reading Kindred Creatives →

karikim21 Introspections, Uncategorized 1 Comment September 30, 2020 5 Minutes

Teaching by Halves

I can only do things by halves - maybe not even that. In class this week, we’ve been reading Nina Cassian’s poem “A Man.” If you have never encountered the poem, here’s the gist: a man has lost an arm in war and fears being only half of what he was. This man lists the … Continue reading Teaching by Halves →

karikim21 Introspections 2 Comments August 23, 2020 2 Minutes

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