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The Evils of Social Media??
Facebook….Instagram….TikTok….Twitter…. Snapchat….Discord….Etc….Etc…. The list of social media sites can go on forever. And I’ll admit….I have been one to believe that social media has and is destroying our society. Why? Because social media sites are stripping us of one of our most basic needs, the need for face to face human connection. Instead of meeting…
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Change the World!

Courtesy of a YouTube video from retired Navy SEAL Admiral William H. McRaven during a commencement ceremony in 2014. I found his 10 things for changing the world inspirational. If you want to change the world:
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The Race is On!

Life isn’t a race. It’s a marathon. So why do we torture ourselves turning each day into a sprint? My key to happiness is to slow down, smell the roses, and spend time talking to and getting to know each other. Whatever you’re racing to will still be there whether you run or walk so…
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Mental Health in a Bottle

This is a picture of mental illness. This is what is used in my household to treat mental illness. Replace those pill bottles with pain medication or antibiotics and you’re suddenly treating a different illness. My family has suffered with mental illness for several years now. I have no shame in telling people that. My…
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Every Child Matters!

The #1 job of all educators (teachers, paras, and administration) is to build positive relationships with ALL students. When I say ALL students, I mean every student! From the “popular” student to the “high-achiever”, from the “athlete” to the “captain of the debate team”, from the “outgoing” student to the “shy and quiet” student, from…
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T-H-I-N-K

THINK before we speak. T = is it true?H = is it helpful?I = is it inspiring?N = is it nice?K = is it kind? If we could all strive to adopt this mindset, through social media and our daily interactions, this country would shed itself of the negativity and hatred that exists. We could…
