What is Knowledge?
This essay questions the true purpose of knowledge and schooling, advocating for love, unity, and humanity as the foundation of education.
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In a world of burned-out teachers and clashing ideals, one educator reflects on their role as an outsider trying to connect, teach, and survive.
Month 1; Day 20
This heartfelt entry chronicles the first 20 days back in a Bronx 6th-grade classroom, highlighting the challenges, victories, and beauty in everyday teaching.
The Old Labor Force
There’s that wrench sitting on the shelf, Behind the paint can and the dented cardboard box filled with plastic gloves. Prize sized and silver yet Adjustable widths and flexible lengths Cold and stiff, hiding (our so it seems) in the dark, closet-ness of a cold house Trapped Door closed and trembling vents, the radiator hits […]
Carlos
Through poetic storytelling, this post captures a tender student-teacher bond in rural Puerto Rico, revealing deeper truths about identity, migration, and hope.
What is Healing?
Exploring the spiritual roots of activism, this essay highlights how healing begins with genuine listening and evolves into a bold, shared quest for justice.
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Last Night
A lyrical reflection on mortality, rebirth, and the sacred pauses in life. This poetic piece travels through dream and spirit to find meaning in the mundane.
I’m In the Dark Here
So what does it mean to be a poet? If not to illuminate the darkness and alleviate the soul. I have never claimed to be a poet, except for my journal Who knows. There’s no money in it, and poor folks know— Poetry is a wasteful habit, like picking your nose Peeling skin off your […]
Un Mojón
El Mojón del Trigo, Sierra Nevada Un MOJón: Literal: boundary stone, landmark or turning point Slang: aN UNusually long and cylindrical amount of human excrement Disclaimer I promise you that this is not going to be an exceptional post. It’s just simple spit into the wind today. My husband inspired it and he sometimes calls […]