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A few years ago, I went to a training by a lady named Ruby Payne. She is reportedly an expert in studying the poor class and gives insight to understanding poverty. When I first took this class I was a fairly new teacher and I remember being fascinated by what I learned. I wanted to share it,… Read more
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Today was a windy day. I went to put my hat on and it didn’t fit. I think my head is swol up over all your compliments on yesterday’s blog. Good grief! My intention was not for you to leave me comments about me or my blog, but you’re cool like that. I thank you all for the sweet words. Really, I… Read more
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Today I just want to give a shout out and let you know how much you mean to me. Yes, you. You make me want to do this every single day of my life. Even when I’m tired. Even when I’m hungry. Even when my brain is a pile of mush and the thoughts I… Read more
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As part of my daily blog reading, I hopped over and read the Pioneer Woman’s website. A couple of days back, she wrote a few haikus about the man who makes her hiney tingle. Immediately, she reminded me of my Uncle Leon. Not because they both live in Oklahoma, or not because they’re both old hippies, but… Read more
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The winner of the $25 gift card is Brandi Cayce! Brandi said, How about”The Promise Land”. Those folks suffered through some trials and tribulations too. And, who would not like to buy some home grown veggies from “The Promise Land?” This was a fun contest and I enjoyed reading all the responses. There were funny ones… Read more
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Remember in the movie Forrest Gump when Forrest buys his shrimping boat and he discovers that shrimping is hard. He only catches five shrimp, and the black man jokes that a couple more and he could make himself a cocktail? Remember that old black man says, “you ever think of naming this boat? It’s bad luck to have… Read more
Angel Wheeler 