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Confessions of a Quitter: Why I Am Walking Away From Teaching (For Real This Time)

I didn’t always want to be a teacher. Contrary to popular belief, most of us aren’t born thinking that teaching is the only thing we could…

Nov 9, 2020

Confessions of a Quitter: Why I Am Walking Away From Teaching (For Real This Time)

Nov 9, 2020

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CRT at 451°

The Fight for Perspective

Mar 5, 2023

CRT at 451°

Mar 5, 2023

How My Gramma Changed the World

You probably didn’t know her, but you should have.

Mar 19

How My Gramma Changed the World

Mar 19

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of My So-Called ‘Coach’ Life:

My Journey from Serial MLM-er to Anti-MLM Advocate

Mar 20, 2024

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of My So-Called ‘Coach’ Life:

Mar 20, 2024

Creating Your Summer Wonderment Wishlist

While I will always be a diehard fall aficionado, there is something about summer that wafts adventure through the air. It stirs up…

Jul 10, 2023

Creating Your Summer Wonderment Wishlist

Jul 10, 2023

No One Ever Told Me that Motherhood Could Feel This #%^&^!

Coping with Empty Nest Syndrome on Mother’s Day Weekend

May 16, 2023

No One Ever Told Me that Motherhood Could Feel This #%^&^!

May 16, 2023

I Think I Missed the Memo—

The Laments of an ADHD Mom this Mother’s Day

May 6, 2023

I Think I Missed the Memo—

May 6, 2023

What If…? Regret, Worry or Possibility?

Recently I was challenged to write about the idea of possibility. Since I’m a geek, there is no shortage of stories floating through my…

Dec 1, 2022

What If…? Regret, Worry or Possibility?

Dec 1, 2022

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An Open Letter to Anyone Who Just Can’t this Holiday

Trigger Warning: This article talks about mental health issues and suicide.*If you are thinking about Suicide, help is available. Speak…

Nov 22, 2022

An Open Letter to Anyone Who Just Can’t this Holiday

Nov 22, 2022

My Yizkor with Marilyn

As a writer, I am kind of obsessed with narrative. I pick apart the stories around me and wonder how best to tell them. Stories matter, and…

Nov 15, 2022

My Yizkor with Marilyn

Nov 15, 2022

jax skalecki

jax skalecki

I became a writer the moment I could mark with a crayon. Nowadays, I prefer purple pen. Serendipity is finding a creative space to be, with my dog as my #1 fan.

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