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Voice of Thought Writing
Born with minds wide open, children’s eyes see an extraordinary world filled with limitless possibilities. But eventually, they will be taught there are no dragons or witches that fly, the sun is not nailed or glued to the sky, you … Continue reading →
Posted in Children, Creative Writing, Photo Essay, Poetry, Stories, Writing
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Tagged Education, imagination, Inspiration, Muse, Normal, Professors, School, Teachers
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Covered with Cattitude
On Halloween night, when the first group of children walked up and saw me sitting quietly on the front porch —they stopped and decided to come no further. I wasn’t growling, hissing, or howling—but apparently, my calm cattitude was rather … Continue reading →
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