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About me - Ryan Swank

I am a middle school teacher living in New England with my wife and children. Originally from less hearty climes, I have willingly embraced the snow and bugs in order to enjoy hiking, canoeing, and a dizzying array of options for lake swimming. My wife rolls

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Stars
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The hidden arc of starsEtches orbits 'cross the night.We lie, transfixed, upon a cloudUntil the morning light.The world around floats freeBefore the hidden arc of stars.Time itself, the weight of dawn,Is trapped in golden bars.As crimson fills the skyWe flee our nest of fluffy white.The hidden arc of stars will serveTo guide ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pregnancy
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Bond of Blood and BreathYour blood and breath sustain your lifeAnd now they flow anew.For every beating of your heartThere's someone taking two.And as you're breathing in the airThat swirls around the room,Another fills its little lungsWith liquid from the womb.Your body is its perfect world;The two of you are one.But soon it... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Appreciating winter
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12:05 A.M. I lie in the dark, tossing and turning, my ears tuned to the slightest sound. 1:46 A.M. Probabilities of snowfall float through my head. 2:31 A.M. "Tomorrow will be 25," the words of one of my fellow teachers, echoes in my mind. She's successfully called 24 snow days in a row; could her luck hold out?4:07 A.M. I po... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions
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Every December 1st, the wall in our dining room undergoes a spectacular transformation. The blank stretch of white behind our table becomes a 25-pocket, red and green gathering place of excitement and surprises. The first year that my wife and I hung the enormous Advent calendar quilt was just months after we moved into our n... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms What is the most famous name in the world?
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Hamburguesa. Gamburger. Hanbaga. No matter how it rolls off the tongue wherever you are in the world, the name is instantly recognizable: Hamburg. The German city has achieved worldwide fame as the birthplace of the simple yet irresistible combination of beef, bread, and condiments. From Tokyo to Sydney, Moscow to Buenos Aire... More..

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