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What role does community play in your life?

Posted on Nov 7th, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

     Community plays a huge role in my life.  It is probably the one thread that ties everything together.  First of all, as a teacher, I am part of a large community of students and their... More »

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Things That Make Me Happy 11/3/09

Posted on Nov 3rd, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

1. Kisses from my cat, Georgie.  She was never really a snuggler, but she has become one as of late.  I wonder why she's had such a change of heart. 2. My heath. 3. Participating... More »

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Life's Litmus Lozenges

Posted on Nov 3rd, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

     Kate DiCamillo is one of my favorite children's authors.  She wrote a book called Because of Winn Dixie.  If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it.  One key element in the book is... More »

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Things That Make Me Happy 11/2/09

Posted on Nov 2nd, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

1. The smell of Karl's fresh apfel kuchen as it bakes in the oven.  Okay, okay, I'm totally spoiled by his baking! 2. Tonight's sunset. 3. The fact that there's a LIVE ladybug still in my... More »

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Things That Make Me Happy 11/1/09

Posted on Nov 1st, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

1. Today is November 1st, and it was a fine day here in New England. 2. Daylight saving time allowed me to "fall back" and gain an extra hour today. 3. Number 2 was really... More »

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Things That Make Me Happy 10/31/09

Posted on Oct 31st, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

My friend, Laura, was down in the dumps lately.  She started making a list of 10 things that make her happy... every day.  Seems like a good idea, and I'm using it as a springboard for... More »

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What's the hardest thing about being you?

Posted on Aug 19th, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

The hardest thing about being me is the part that wants to read between the lines... the part of me that looks for meaning or deeper meaning in situations.  Sometimes I just feel like there... More »

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How do you feel about your life in this moment?

Posted on Aug 12th, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

  I am excited and apprehensive at the same time.  In two weeks, I will begin a new chapter in my life as a third, fourth and fifth grade science teacher.  I'm entering my 17th year... More »

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What's your most vivid childhood memory?

Posted on Jun 21st, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

One of my all-time, favorite childhood memories happened during our first visit to Cape Cod.  My brother and I were excited to explore new territory... we had never seen such huge grasshoppers before.  We spent... More »

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Where do you find meaning?

Posted on Jun 14th, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

Meaning usually reveals itself to me.  Sometimes it is in the form of a look, or a part of a conversation... other times, it comes to me on the heels of a stranger - just at... More »

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