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Give more than you take
Today was my first day back at school working remotely. I’m a special education teacher & I’ve worked with countless students with ranging disabilities. But my favorite type of teaching? Working with behavioral students. There’s something satisfying about shaping behaviors from inappropriate to engaged & suitable conduct. The most important lesson I learned from teaching […]
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Don’t do it for the likes
If you ever read the book The Five Love Languages, by Dr. Gary Chapman, he lists how we give & receive love: -Acts of service (doing something for someone, example: doing the dishes even though you might hate it) -Physical touch (hugging, kissing, etc.) -Receiving gifts (getting a tangible object from someone else with the […]
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Back to school blues
I feel it in the air every morning when I step outside of my farmhouse to feed my pigs and goats. The feel of the crisp morning chill my thoughts knowing that summer is drawing to a close. Usually thoughts of pencils, apples, and pumpkin spice lattes dance in my head, but this year is […]
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Being a Bonus Mom
This whole summer I’ve been trying to add another piglet to my farm family. Unfortunately, I always fall in love with the runts & they haven’t made it home sadly. It’ll happen eventually & I know the animals will quickly adjust and treat him like another brother. The goats are sisters & the pigs come […]
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Two under two
I have two male pigs. They are considered “mini pigs”. Now you’re probably picturing a tiny teacup pig, but some can reach up to 300 lbs! At the rate I feed my pigs, they will probably top out around 200 lbs. All my boys are getting bigger. My firstborn Vinny has a birthday in a […]
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Hurt people hurt people
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou I wasn’t always the nicest person. I used to be judgemental & concealed my hurt in ways by looking down on other people. It’s true that hurt people hurt people. I […]
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