Monday, November 30, 2015

My Son Has the Kind of Autism Nobody Talks About

My son's autism is the "quirky" or "mild" kind. Can we work toward a world that is less isolating for the more profoundly affected and their families?
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My Son Has the Kind of Autism Nobody Talks About

My son's autism is the "quirky" or "mild" kind. Can we work toward a world that is less isolating for the more profoundly affected and their families?
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Saturday, November 28, 2015

Bank of Canada urges ‘Star Trek’ fans to stop ‘Spocking’ their fivers

Now I'm wondering if Dean Shareski, Alec Couros, George Couros, or Victoria Olson have ever done this.....
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Muslim forced off plane as US anti-Islam rhetoric rises

Shame on our country.
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I was in charge in N.J. on 9/11 and Trump's claims never happened | Opinion

I'm so sick and tired of fascist idiots being allowed to say and do anything they want to further polarize our country. Please read this true eyewitness account.
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Monday, November 23, 2015

Tastemade

Oh my goodness, Elizabeth Calhoon Brumbaugh
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This $5 Billion New Jersey Mega Mall Is Going To Be Ridiculous

So this is in my hometown (East Rutherford, NJ) . . . and I am already thinking "how will it be open 365 days a year with Bergen County's blue laws outlawing shopping on Sundays?"
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George Takei has the perfect response to a mayor who praised Japanese internment

Not to mention, our country was then perfectly happy to grab up some of the young American men who had been imprisoned by their own government and send them off to war -- a war many were quite happy to fight as part of the US Armed Forces because they, too, wanted to defend their home...despite the fact that they lost their homes and were living in camps in the desert.
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George T. Resavy - View Obituary & Service Information

For those folks I know from Branchburg, sad news about a truly lovely man.
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Alec Couros’ 6 Epic Educational Truths

Ah! I really need to listen to this later when I get home! I have utmost admiration for Alec Couros, and I love Sylvia Duckworth's sketchnotes. Roll it all up with Vicki A Davis hosting this interview, and how can you go wrong.
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The Harker School

Great news includes a really nice pair of students from my school!
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Monday, November 16, 2015

Showing Up: The Single Most Important Thing A Friend Can Do

We are too far apart to "show up" for most of the events in each other's lives, but my BFF Smitty (Christina Smith Rodek) has never failed to "show up" at those times when I needed her most. She was with me when I got my first tattoo and through my divorce from my first husband. She spent ALL DAY with me at the funeral home for my Dad's wake and came back with the kids for his funeral. And again when my Mom passed, including a day at my sister's in Mom's last days, even helping us take care of Mom. I have many, many friends. But none is as close to me as this one, or has gone to such lengths to support me in the toughest of times. We have had thousands of belly laughs together, as well. Thank you, Smitty.
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pbs.twimg.com

Note the date.
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6 Reasons to Welcome Refugees after Paris | Foundation for Economic Education

And the number one reason, which isn't explicitly stated here: the gratitude of these people, given a new home and a future, a place to work and thrive and contribute to society, will make them among the most patriotic Americans should they be allowed to come here, become a part of our nation as citizens eventually, and raise their families and many future generations here. History has shown us that when people come to America and are accepted into the fabric of our society, they make us stronger. Come on, America; we are better than the evildoers who put these refugees into this situation.
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Beastie Boys' debut album 'Licensed to Ill' came out 29 years ago today

They always make me think of you guys, Steven Penberthy and David Penberthy!
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کێشەی کۆمپیوتەر

Anyone from my generation who went to Faust, we basically did this, just not quite as awesome looking. Remember those days in wood shop?
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Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire Were Dancing to “Uptown Funk” All Along (Video)

Don't believe me? Just watch!
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HuffPost Lifestyle


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66 Secondary Schools Worth Visiting

Congrats to Esther Wojcicki and Chris Lehmann for their mentions in here!
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Welcome to the New Google Lit Trips Website! | ...

I was "present at the birth" nine years ago, and now our baby's all grown up!
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The White House


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Minecraft Hour of Code

We did this in my class today!
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38 Tweets That Will Never Not Be Funny

I am in physical pain from laughing so hard at this.
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Saturday, November 14, 2015

NowThis


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6 photographers shot a portrait of the same guy. It's astonishing how different they are

Michael J Lee, have you seen this?
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If we blame the Paris attacks on our Muslim neighbors or Syrian refuges, ISIS wins

Please read this.
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Minecraft in education – Join the conversation

MinecraftEdu has changed my teaching for the better. Come see what Minecraft in the classroom is all about. Great video!
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Humpback

I made a new song parody for work. We're doing parodies about marine mammals in the marine biology classes, and my sample is about humpback whales, to the tune of Love Shack. Please watch/listen and share!
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Friday, November 13, 2015

Thursday, November 12, 2015

10 Things People Miss The Most About New Jersey When They Leave

Because this list includes Taylor Ham, I will share it. Also, I lived and worked in the town shown in #4 my last year in NJ.
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The Navy Just Created The Funniest Music Video On A Budget Of Zero Dollars!

I love how they incorporated "Anchors Aweigh" near the end!
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Alanis Morissette Updates 'Ironic' Lyrics

This is better than the original. And slightly closer to ACTUAL ironies.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

6 Ways to Quit Bullet Points with Style

In other news, THIS is pretty awesome. And it's not in a cup.
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Monday, November 9, 2015

Friday, November 6, 2015

BuzzFeed Food

Elizabeth Calhoon Brumbaugh, how about we make this in a few weeks?!?!
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What I Learned Teaching Black Students

I was aware of my whiteness those first two years in East Orange. But I still think I could have done better by my kids.
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Barber Helps Autistic Boy Conquer His Fear Of Haircuts


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Upworthy

Sincerely, my son
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Monday, November 2, 2015

My Husband Is Not A Babysitter, He's A Parent

Fathers are not babysitters. They are parents. And my husband Alec is an amazing parent, often doing a way better job than I do at it.
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