Category Archives: Alaska

Teaching in an Alaskan Village: 1st Semester reflection

Posted on December 19, 2013 by neverlost4good

I came to my new school with a personal flag flying that said, “Alaska Standards!  Alaska Standards!  Rah Rah Rah!” I set lessons by the standards, took each grade level and measured the student against the standards, and then wondered … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of a Hydaburg Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2013 by neverlost4good
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Searching for Solstice

Posted on December 10, 2013 by neverlost4good

Southeast Alaska is like an adolescent girl: undecided on what she will be. Are we North, with the lock-down cold, or are we emotionally distraught (like Seattle), always teary, weeping rain. At any rate, sundown comes at 3:15 p.m. and … Continue reading →

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Birthday Proclamation

Posted on December 5, 2013 by neverlost4good

Birthday reflection. Time has given me a new perspective: I am: determined focused goal setting When I find myself in an uncomfortable situation: I will learn to work within that construct. I will not hold onto “wounds” when others knowing, or … Continue reading →

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My life example

Posted on October 31, 2013 by neverlost4good

Be like a Boston Terrier: when life knocks you off the couch, jump right back again. Always look expectantly for life to throw you a treat, and love….unconditionally.

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