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I hope you follow me as I journey through and add, yet, one more (obvious) piece to this ever-unfolding W.A.R. puzzle.
 
While this post is longer than usual, it is substantive in that it provides a glimpse into some heated, ongoing, and much needed debate, that pertains to W.A.R.

Again, I ask that you follow me. And after reading this post, should you have any questions, comments, ideas, or just want to disagree with it, use the comment section. I won't even post a picture, so not to distract your reading eyes. :) 

Here we go...

I admit it. Virginia Hamilton and Arnold Adoff have totally fascinated me beyond words. I hope you don't mind my effusiveness, but they have re...Read More

I was on a mission to find Jeanette LeMons-Attisso, who I reported on last week.


You'll recall, Jeanette was visiting Haiti before the quake struck, as she was working on her Haiti Reads library project. I was curious as to how she, and her library were doing.

Here's my interview with her.  

A.B.  After watching the Haiti Reads library video posted on Youtube, I wondered if you were okay? Could you sh...Read More

When I think of the enormous amount history that was also lost in Haiti's earthquake, two weeks ago today, I cringe.  Just watch this video! Jeanette Attisso at the Haiti Reads Library

I will state honestly that this blog post is in no way pieced together. It's not even an attempt to try to make sense of the enormous loss of information Haiti has endured. It is, however, an attempt at baby steps in a direction for rebuilding. That said, and as we say in news, we must begin with what we know so far.

Here'...Read More

In the midst of dealing with the crisis in Haiti, I was fortunate


to have had the opportunity to correspond with the late Virginia Hamilton's husband, Arnold Adoff. We shared our profound grief at the losses and the devastation in Haiti. And ironically, while reading the book he co-authored, somehow I found great solace in many of her Speeches, Essays & Conversations. Her words have an uncanny way of comforting, no matter what is unfolding in one's personal life.

Arnold Adoff and Kacy Cook compiled a book of Speeches, Essays, & Conversations [The Blue Sky Press, February 2010] of Virginia's powerful works. And as I've said in previous p...Read More

My daughter and her friend are spending today, a Saturday, raising money for Haiti. 


And if one positive thing can be gleaned from this devastating tragedy is that young people from all over the world want to help. It's a great way to start the new year, having the world's children championing a cause for those who are less fortunate, and for those who are suffering.
 
It's an education on the importance of giving.

This past week has been busy for educators who are trying to incorporate the Haiti disaster into their lesson plans. Particular questions I've had...Read More