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Beginner's Heart
a plethora of choices, a pocketful of joys; or, how to change the world one meal at a time ~
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Britton Gildersleeve
Today’s one of those rare days when there’s just too much to write about! Should I share the great kid in the UK whose blogging (w/ photos) about her bad school lunches has changed school policy? How about the morning I spent w/ 40 8&9-year-old Girl Scouts, talking about stereotypes, work, dreams, and being a…
Cross-eyed angry or wrathful compassion?
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Britton Gildersleeve
I struggle with anger. At least 2-3 times daily I blow up. I should clarify that statement. I don’t become angry on my own behalf: I’m okay when people don’t like me, or think I’m too poetic, too crazy, too liberal…:) I become passionate, however (and vocal!), when faced w/ injustice. And yet it’s always…
my mother’s music, Mother’s Day, & Buddha nature ~
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Britton Gildersleeve
My mother was incredibly beautiful, from as far back as I can remember. She was also unbelievably nice. And smart enough to have a top-secret clearance during WWII, as a secretary in the government. And funny. And a gifted gardener. And a damn near perfect mother. I miss her daily. She use to sing &…
when paths part: a contemplation on beginner’s heart ~
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Britton Gildersleeve
One of my students just unfriended me on Facebook. First, however, she sent me a lengthy email, hurt & angry that my posts reflect poorly on her political party, and her political hero. I fully accept responsibility there — as an old journalist, I’m appalled at how much actual news ‘falls through the cracks’ of…
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