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Music for Mist and Brightness

by Kerry Dexter /
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Aug 21, 2023 / 0 comments

Over the course of this series (seven years and counting at present), we have known we are in shifting times. We have known, too, that there are many ways music offers to navigate changes of all sorts.

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Garden Hoses: The Lifelines of Lush Landscapes

In the choreography of gardening, where plants pirouette under the sun's gaze and flowers sway to the rhythm of the wind, the unsung hero that orchestrates this ballet of beauty is the humble garden hose. Far more than a simple conduit for water, garden hoses weave a tale of convenience, nurture, and the bond between humans and nature.

Garden Hoses: The Lifelines of Lush Landscapes
 
A Symphony of Convenience

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From Teacher To Entrepreneur: How To Turn Your Skills Into Business Acumen

Teaching is more than just a career choice. It’s also a journey that gives you valuable skills that you can utilize outside of the classroom. The average teacher has 14 years of experience under their belt and a whole wealth of knowledge of skills. When you pair that up with the invaluable experiences of traveling the world, you’re undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with.

Through the Eyes of an Educator: Getting your groove back

by Stacey Ebert /
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Aug 07, 2023 / 0 comments

I grew up on Long Island, New York. Summer was and is my favourite season. For as long as I can remember, summertime meant my summer camp second home, and the moment I could drive meant any spare time spent at the beach. The ocean and sand are so much a part of me that I moved to live beside them for a decade (and later flipped coasts to relish their brilliance all year long).

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How to Improve Your Career As a Teacher

Choosing a career in teaching can be fulfilling, especially for those dedicated to positively shaping students' futures. However, after gaining substantial classroom experience, many educators look for growth opportunities in education or other sectors that allow them to continue making a difference while advancing professionally if you're a teacher considering a career change.

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Types and Functions of Diving Masks: Key Features for Choosing the Right Model

It's an awe-inspiring adventure to explore the underwater world, which is full of breathtaking beauty and marine life. Diving masks are essential for a comfortable and enjoyable underwater experience, whether you're a seasoned diver or just starting out. Throughout this article, we'll explore the various types of diving masks available to divers and their essential functions. You'll also learn about different design features and how they affect comfort, visibility, and fit, so you can make an informed choice.

Musical Connections and Collaborations

by Kerry Dexter /
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Jul 17, 2023 / 0 comments

Solitude and community are each part of music, the creation of it as well as the listening. This is true of the stories told in song and tune, the ways they are shared, and the connections created among musicians...and between musicians and listeners.

Several pieces of music to help you think about and enjoy these aspects of musical connection:

Musical Connections and Collaborations

Travel with Awe and Wonder: Nashville and West to Arizona

by Christy Anselmi /
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Jul 13, 2023 / 0 comments

This summer, my husband and I undertook a move. A relocation from Massachusetts to Arizona has been undertaken by others, no doubt. We decided to make things a little more interesting than a direct route. We headed north. Our circuitous route is winding us through Newfoundland, Portugal, and North Carolina. When one would think to take the southerly route from the Carolina’s to Arizona in the winter months, we will make Bugs Bunny’s famous right turn at Albuquerque to get to Bozeman, Montana. Then, we’ll drive to Arizona.

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College Housing Tips for Your Senior Year

Your housing choice can have a major impact on your college experience. Making the right choice is much more important than many think. It can impact everything from making friends to how much time you get to study. There are a few factors you can consider to make your search and choice that much easier. If you are looking for tips for choosing your housing in your senior year, here are some of the best.  

College Housing Tips for Your Senior Year

Through the Eyes of an Educator: From Waiting to Action—Empowering Our Inner Badass

by Stacey Ebert /
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Jul 05, 2023 / 0 comments

In the northern hemisphere, it’s officially summer. It’s the season where shoes are optional, schedules flung out the window, and s’mores an everyday occurrence. It includes days of drippy ices, water-logged joy, and vitamin D drenched humans. We adventure easily, leap without question, and reacquaint ourselves with risk. 

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