Inspired by Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. Reimagined it being written as a punk song by The Ramones. (Verse 1) In a smoky basement, where the amps scream loud, A rebel soul with a leather jacket, standing proud. Anarchy in the air, chaos in the sound, A punk rock symphony, breaking all around. (Pre-Chorus) No rules to … Continue reading A Punker’s Rhapsody – Lyrics from Outcasts, Rebels, Hobos and Bards
Humanitarians: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition – Mission 2024
In their own words: Our 2024 Freedom Flotilla Missions In October 2023, Israel intensified its genocidal policy toward Gaza by initiating indiscriminate bombing throughout the territory. Since that time, tens of thousands of civilians have been killed, hundreds of thousands face death from starvation and dehydration, and 90% of the population has lost their homes. … Continue reading Humanitarians: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition – Mission 2024
Humanitarians – The Freedom Flotilla Coalition – Good Actions
In their own words: The Freedom Flotilla’s Handala will stop at European ports in Norway, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, England, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden in 2023 before setting off to Gaza in 2024. Local communities will organize events around the arrival of the boat to help share information about the situation in Gaza. We will also conduct … Continue reading Humanitarians – The Freedom Flotilla Coalition – Good Actions
Humanitarians: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition – Who They Are
See: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) is a grassroots people-to-people solidarity movement composed of campaigns and initiatives from different parts of the world, working together to end the illegal Israeli blockade of Gaza. In their own words: Our goals are: To break Israel’s more than 15 year illegal and inhumane blockade … Continue reading Humanitarians: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition – Who They Are
Why did I Complete a SEND Diploma? Empathy in Education: Unveiling the Uniqueness of your Students Through Professional Development in Special Education and Disabilities (SEND)
As a lifelong learner deeply engaged in the field of education, particularly in the realm of Special Education and Disabilities (SEND), I find myself compelled to underscore the profound benefits inherent in completing a teacher's professional development diploma focused on this vital area. Such a diploma not only augments one's pedagogical toolkit but also serves … Continue reading Why did I Complete a SEND Diploma? Empathy in Education: Unveiling the Uniqueness of your Students Through Professional Development in Special Education and Disabilities (SEND)
Wailin’ in Style- Lyrics from Outcasts, Rebels, Hobos and Bards
Inspired by Wondering where the lions are by Bruce Cockburn. Re-imagined in what I think Tom Waits might have done, had he wrote this song. In the gritty maze of city shadows, I'm pondering the whereabouts of them big cats, y'know? The concrete jungle whispers, but them lions, they keep slippin' through the neon cracks. … Continue reading Wailin’ in Style- Lyrics from Outcasts, Rebels, Hobos and Bards
The Sentinel of Sorrows- Lyrics from Outcasts, Rebels, Hobos and Bards
Inspired by The Police’s King of Pain. Reimagined what it might sound like being done as a folk song by Tom Waits. (Verse 1) In the realm of disquiet and shadows, A sovereign draped in threads of woe, Upon a throne of rusted memories, He reigns, a sentinel of sorrows. (Chorus) He's the monarch of … Continue reading The Sentinel of Sorrows- Lyrics from Outcasts, Rebels, Hobos and Bards
Outcasts, Rebels, Hobos and Bards: 57 Songs from the roads taken in my imagination
For decades, I’ve loved cover versions of songs, especially those that deviate from the originals in style and interpretation: jazz versions of hard rock songs, blues versions of alternative or pop songs, and literary works interpreted as lyrics. Along with the sheer laughter brought on by misheard lyrics, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed how we each perceive … Continue reading Outcasts, Rebels, Hobos and Bards: 57 Songs from the roads taken in my imagination
Why I completed a Certificate in “Mindfulness for Children”.
I felt I could use a refresher on mindfulness and maybe get some additional lessons for my students out of it. I'm confident I got much more from it. I was able to connect Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Paolo Freire's co-learner teaching methodology, meditation, affirmations, law of attraction, Eckhart Tolle's teachings on being in the … Continue reading Why I completed a Certificate in “Mindfulness for Children”.
Lesson Plans I wish I could do… Understanding the Inappropriateness of Profanity
Objective: Students will develop an awareness of the negative consequences and societal implications of using profanity, and will learn alternative ways to express themselves respectfully. Grade Level: Middle School (6th-8th grade) Materials: Whiteboard and markers Chart paper and markers Handouts with appropriate language alternatives Scenarios depicting situations involving profanity Clips from media (TV shows, movies, … Continue reading Lesson Plans I wish I could do… Understanding the Inappropriateness of Profanity
The New Renaissance Mindset 