Month: September 2017
What I Learned As A Prisoner In North Korea
TED Talks has outdone themselves on Euna's presentation. https://embed.ted.com/talks/euna_lee_what_i_learned_as_a_prisoner_in_north_korea
7 Smart Ways To Use Technology In Classrooms
IDEAS.TED.com Sep 13, 2017 / Hailey Reissman Elementary school teacher Kayla Delzer’s students tweet, post on Instagram and watch YouTube in class. Here’s why she thinks all kids should do the same. Many schools and teachers have an uneasy relationship with technology: they decry its power to distract young people but see it as a… Continue reading 7 Smart Ways To Use Technology In Classrooms
Triple Shot Thursday *To Love, To Be Loved By You*
Have a great weekend. See you here next week. M https://youtu.be/Hn-enjcgV1o https://youtu.be/dvcbGNIBGTc https://youtu.be/kGVcKbLPIAE
Change.org Petition: Equifax Breach
Change.org IMPORTANT PETITION Regardless of where or when a data breach occurs, it leaves people feeling powerless and helpless; confused and angry. The ITRC has been tracking data breaches for more than a decadeand we hear from the victims of these breaches on a near-daily basis. Breaches of really sensitive personal information like social… Continue reading Change.org Petition: Equifax Breach
Transracial Adoption: When the Adorable Babies Become Teens
Sharon, you're greatly missed on the team. I pray you've beaten the fourth attempt to hold you down. I believe there is not stoping you. I think of you often and would love to know how your health is. Sending prayers for health and happiness.
Lesbian Couple Takes Pulpit at Historic Baptist Church
Lesbian Couple Takes Pulpit at Historic Baptist Church Posted on April 13, 2017 by Universal Life Church Monastery A historic Washington D.C. church has taken a gigantic step by appointing its first lesbian couple to partner-lead the congregation. The Calvary Baptist Church will now be led by Sally Sarratt and Maria Swearingen, two women who… Continue reading Lesbian Couple Takes Pulpit at Historic Baptist Church
Church of England Embraces Transgender Members
Posted on July, 2017 by Universal Life Church Monastery The Church of England has voted to welcome transgender individuals into the church with open arms. By an overwhelming margin, the church’s governing body (known as the General Synod) chose to support transgender inclusion. It was a historic decision for a religious institution that for centuries… Continue reading Church of England Embraces Transgender Members
Why are Books Banned or Burned?
At the end of September, libraries and bookstores everywhere will be celebrating “Banned Books Week.” This got us thinking: why do people ban books (or, in extreme cases, burn them)? Literature is such a fundamental part of human life, and yet time and time again throughout history there have been concerted efforts to suppress or… Continue reading Why are Books Banned or Burned?
Triple Shot Thursday: Infamous Blues Brothers
I can always count on the Blues Brothers to make me laugh, cry and keep laughing. For your Thursday enjoyment, time for a healthy mind bending break. M https://youtu.be/cGXU7268Z50 https://youtu.be/qdbrIrFxas0 https://youtu.be/EHV0zs0kVGg
Happy Anniversary Survivors
I'm so glad to share this day & everyday with you. M
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