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Okay…so I loved this book. I didn’t find it life changing but I did instantly want to look up everything I could about Jewish history and Israel. I thought it was so well done showing each character’s individual plot. I also think it would make a great movie.…
So, I got some cool news today: After being placed on the TAPIF waitlist (as all returning assistants are) I’ve finally been accepted to teach at the primary level in the Académie d’Aix-Marseille! When I reapplied to TAPIF, I decided that I would only go back if it was for a good reason. Yes, it’s … More Backwards and Forwards
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Safekeeping, by Jessamyn Hope published June 9, 2015 Synopsis from author’s website: It’s 1994 and Adam, a drug addict from New York City, arrives at Kibbutz Sadot Hadar with a medieval sapphire brooch. To redress a past crime, he must give the priceless family heirloom to a woman his grandfather loved…
It’s March 31, the last day of the Slice of Life Challenge. WE DID IT!!! In March, I wrote: 4 poems 11 small moment stories 3 idea essays 10 posts based on memories from my jar 2 overheard moments 1 post entirely in emojis 1 post about writing entirely in emojis 1 photo essay 1 silent … More by the numbers
I couldn’t settle on a topic for today’s post, so I went back to my jar of memories for some inspiration… Found it! If you’ve ever lived in France, then you know this situation, and also how much of a joke the above park sign is. People have these grand illusions of France as a sparkling, wonderful nation of … More poo-ku
The architects of our brand new school building are documenting their works with photos and videos during the school day. Two girls are watching a camera crew get video footage of another grade at recess through the window of their classroom. Girl 1: I think they are filming a movie on the playground. Girl 2: Those … More overheard at school
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