Happy Earth Day from Mica and Me (and maybe about making every day Earth Day)

The picture above includes one of my three cats. Her name is Mica, and she is the only one of the three of them who is always curious about most of my human activities (beyond feeding them, of course). When I laid out my Earth Day presents, Mica was the only one to come check … More Happy Earth Day from Mica and Me (and maybe about making every day Earth Day)

If you have concerns about the US’s current policies, I hope you will join us for the Hands Off Protest next Saturday

My cat, Mica, can go anywhere she wants in our two-story home. But, OF COURSE, this afternoon she chose to plant herself on the poster board I plan to use for my first mass protest rally in…well, let’s not try to do the math. I am assuming she is adding her mellow cat energy to … More If you have concerns about the US’s current policies, I hope you will join us for the Hands Off Protest next Saturday

So What Can We Do about Gaza and Israel? Try Finding Something to Hope About, Finding Something to Laugh About, and Finding Something to Protect

Once again, we find ourselves learning about a horrific situation of violence and hatred and death and suffering taking place about a thousand miles away from where I am. My initial reaction to the attacks on Isreal and on Gaza was to cry, because it was so sad and involve so much death and injury, … More So What Can We Do about Gaza and Israel? Try Finding Something to Hope About, Finding Something to Laugh About, and Finding Something to Protect

How White Bias Becomes Institutionalized in Literature Classes II: Part 2- Teacher Work Load

EVERYONE in our house loves books! Preface: The following are my personal reflections on how white bias becomes institutionalized in high school literature classes.  I teach group literature classes to homeschool students, but have never taught in a conventional public or private school, so my perspective reflects that.  Also, I earned a Masters degree in … More How White Bias Becomes Institutionalized in Literature Classes II: Part 2- Teacher Work Load