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- December 21st, 2009
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Contemplative Prayer Exemplified
I’ve recently begun reading a relatively new blog that gives Christian insights for mediation and prayer. I like it because the techniques mentioned are genuine and they open ones mind and hear…
- December 20th, 2009
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Finding Firewood and Clarity this Christmas
I chose the title because this Christmas I’m burning a lot of firewood. I’ve learned what a “cord” of wood is and Sarah has managed to find some great deals on Craig’s L…
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Depression Over the Holidays
For decades I’ve heard about how the Holidays are the saddest time of the year for many. I once dated a girl who had “SAD” or, seasonal affective disorder. I did notice how when the…
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Brittany Murphy Dies … 32 Years Old
I read this story this morning. I am stunned. It seems like it had to be drugs or anorexia. We won’t know until the coroner’s report is public. Unless they have a pre-existing condition…
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The First Blogs Were Online Diaries
I’ve always sought to understand big ideas by looking at their history. I change my focus and theme a lot on this blog because I am always seeking to understand this concept. I think I am now c…
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Hot and Cold Therapod for Health
This is a review of a health product I was sent free of charge but the compensation did not affect my opinions expressed here. The Acu-Life Thera Pod is a pad compress with a strap for ease of use. I…
- December 19th, 2009
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- December 18th, 2009
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Don’t Know Why You Say Goodbye I Say Hello
Home sweet home for three weeks! This is one of the benefits of teaching, you get time off. A lot of people are upset about the 5 days they’s taken away due to the budget crisis. I see those as…
- December 17th, 2009
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Dynamite Lesson Plan
Power of a Recital
I teach guitar to a group of about 40 kids nearly every weekday. It is a great feeling sharing the art of guitar. My students are all different but most all doubt their ability to excel at the beginn…
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Security May Mean More Than You Think
By Bret Rachlin, Guest Blogger So you may be wondering what security has to do with lesson plans. Sounds disjointed. Irrelevant. Or are you thinking: “Isn’t this under the realm of my sch…
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Better Presentation of your Blog Writing
My wife talks to me a lot about presentation of her crafts and foods she makes (yes, I am a lucky man folks!). She is a stickler for making just the right presentation. She has been known to spend ho…
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Have a Snack Drawer in Your Classroom
This blog occasionally has an extra-curricular post or two. I’m not writing about a snack drawer for your kids, but rather for YOU. If you aren’t counting calories closely, I recommend do…
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Teaching Kids Guitar
I don’t have many claims to fame for my life. I think one of my top three though is teaching kids guitar. I saw a guy doing it years ago when I was a sub. I asked him how he got the guitars and…
- December 15th, 2009
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His and Hers Fridges
Really funny. Though my idea of a dream fridge would include ice-cream sandwiches.
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Dexter Finale
If you haven’t watched Dexter on Showtime yet, you’re missin’ out. In two words: great writing.
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On the Subject of the Fireplace
One of the joys of my life this year has been making fires in the fireplace. We’ve bought a total of about $300 bucks in wood. I’ve learned pine is soft to make heat and almond is hard and…
- December 14th, 2009
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Basketball Game
Just got in from Brandon’s first game of the season. It’s one of the most frustrating things when they lose that badly. Oh well. I believe sports build character in an 11 year old boy. I t…
- December 13th, 2009
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8 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was in College
8 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was In College. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to do great things at work. Be a listener or you will be disliked. Slow, measured actions beat quick, spur o…
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No Childhood Left Behind?
(This is a continuation of a previous blog) Out here in California, the minions of teachers are skitterring and cramming for the California Standards Test April 30th. No Child Left Behind (NCLB) has…
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Dana Point Some Hundred Years After the Mast
Richard Henry Dana wrote as an “onboard diarist” in the 1830’s of his discovery at Dana Point, California, a beautiful Southern coastal boundary of Orange County in his classic work…
- December 12th, 2009
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The Biggest Fresh Coffee Secret
After learning pizza secrets working at Pizza Hut through college, I also worked in a coffee shop through my graduate degree where I learned secrets and coffee recipes . The place I worked was calle…
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Being Wrong is Not So Bad
In relationships, people spend too much time complaining about being “right.” Being wrong is not so bad, it teaches us far more. This is especially true in marriage. Anyone who says marri…
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Journaling/Gardening Your Private World
How is your private world doing? I think of mine like a garden. Sometimes it is well kept, all the weeds are pulled and the soil is fresh and black because I have given it my daily care. Other t…
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Postcards from the Funny Farm
Dare I Speak or Shut Up?
Abraham Lincoln said:”I would rather remain silent in a group and be thought a fool than stand and speak and remove all doubt.” I was in this position yesterday and I chose to speak. I h…
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What Happens To Your Body Within An Hour Of Drinking A Coke
What Happens To Your Body Within An Hour Of Drinking A Coke so sad … but I am sure 100% true … sniff sniff.
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Getting Through Movies With Small Children
I just did a search on this topic and found nothing satisfactory by way of “how to.” It is really tough going to a movie with my little group since currently they are aged 6 month…
