Author: Deborah R. Coffing-Hall
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Here’s a TIP….or not!
So, my grandson was riding with me in the car and asked me THAT question! Oh no. Not about ‘doing the nasty’ but this one: ”Mamaw…is your neighborhood a good one? Why are there so many sirens?” So I answered him honestly in my best church lady voice, “Well hon, I live between a hospital…
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The Soul has a Story and the Story has a Soul
Sometimes this keyboard is not my friend. Not because I create some technological anomaly, which I do from time to time, but because I sit here and realize that I owe you all a story. Why? Because you are spending your precious minutes ”looking over my shoulder while I ponder life.” It is such an…
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WordPress: No Pressure with Words
Today, I venture from Blogger to Word Press. I have gone from leasing a place to publish my opinions and observations to owning it. And hopefully, you will join me here as I press on to ponder the world —with you looking over my shoulder. Are you strapped in ready to launch? Meaning…have you kicked…
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Mother’s Day: Mine was Kinda Kinky…how About Yours?
I know that Mother’s Day is past, but I feel the need to reflect on mine. This Mother’s Day, 2018, was very kinky. Yes, I do realize that my children, perhaps grandchildren, may read this, but I do believe that I am a person of many experiences and am known to be authentic in living…
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Dear Mr. Trump, Thank You for Making America Great Again
Mr. Trump, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge your endeavors to make America great again. In your short tenure as POTUS, I must commend you on how ‘great’ our country has become. While I did not vote for you, I am beginning to question my election shortcomings. But enough about…
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The Shape of Things to Come: You’ve Got to be Kidding!
As I was being held hostage in the dentist’s chair, I picked up a magazine to read. There was only one that I could reach, being that I was tethered by that chain/clip/napkin thing. Who ever got a patent for that invention was one sorry soul. But I digress. Guess which periodical was in…
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Forever Young: On Burying Yet Another Student
Another of my students will be buried this week. As a seasoned educator, it never gets easier. The news comes over the local channels, we wait for the identification, and then the email from administration verifies that indeed, it was one of ours. As a staff, we gather details, put a grievance…
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The Lambs Cannot Be Silenced: This Teacher Looks Back at September 11th
The classroom is an enchanting niche. It is indeed a workplace but the tools are: wonder, questions, giggles and glue. Young minds processing curriculum–juggling it all with innocence, imperfect behavior, unlimited potential, and incredible wit. But Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, I unraveled the work of terrorists to my fifth grade students.…
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Orlando Strong: Through Dance, Spoken Word and Song
I am visiting my sisters in Orlando, Florida, an annual ritual. But this time, I feel the sadness of a madman’s vengeance, taking forty-nine lives in a nightclub shooting. I must say national headlines take on a whole new tone when faced with the sad reality of actual names, photos, sentiments. Last evening, my family…
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March Madness: Crazy Fun!
March is here. Saint Patrick’s Day is done and the first day of Spring is tomorrow. But I live in Indiana so the only thing that matters is basketball. Now, if you have heard folks say that everyone in Indiana eats and breathes basketball, then I am headed to the coroner’s.…