I read a book! Like, the whole book… No cheating… I read every word. An educator’s narrative of guilt & overcoming the challenges of literacy.

I read a book! Like, the whole book… No cheating… I read every word. Yes, that’s right, someone who has hated and struggled with reading and writing, who works in education, and who is determined to start a blog, is proudly proclaiming that she has read a book. I found it, no wait… it found … Continue reading →

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And so, she did. The mythological heroine.

It’s amazing the paralyzing effect that a deafening silence can have. Senses heightened, I can hear the things I cannot see, I can feel the things I cannot touch. And it’s overwhelming. A state of confusion, as all the signs, slap me in the face. There is logic and reasoning juxtapositioned with emotion and intuition. … Continue reading →