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  • It’s In The Beans!

    It’s In The Beans!

    Anyone who knows me well, knows about my coffee addiction. It’s only a one-cup-a-day habit, but I can’t start without my morning cup-of-joe. And today I proved something that I had suspected for a long time: it’s in the beans. Let me explain… In June 2015, while on a short holiday, I stopped for a…

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  • The Principal’s Office

    I don’t remember what day it was when I sat outside the Principal’s office. The door was closed so I still had time to decide if I would run, or stay. The choices were simple enough. But what was behind each choice, made it hard to decide. To run was to give up – but…

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  • Day 19 – UBC – Oops! Will the Delete Key Fix That?

    What is the best invention in the world? It has to be the Delete Key! How many times has that little button saved us from a potentially catastrophic consequence? It’s a wonder mine still works; I’m sure it is the most used key on my keyboard. But what about those other mistakes? You know, the…

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  • July UBC – Day 8 – Every Kid Needs This!

    If you have an interest in Education at any level – I’m sure you will enjoy hearing Rita Pierson speak about why every kid needs a champion. I believe Rita is right, and every kid needs this – they need a champion; someone who believes in them; and someone to advocate for them. I had a…

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