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I am a writer and an artist, as well as a special education teacher in Phoenix, Arizona. I hold a black belt in Karate and a brown belt (soon to be black) in Jujitsu. I am currently working on my first novel and transitioning from my career in education to

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Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: The cold, hard facts: 10 of 55
Global warming, a controversy, an opportunity to blame or an opportunity to make some positive changes? We can spend our time looking at it from the point of view of who or what is to blame or we can become proactive and make some lifestyle changes that make sense that will help the earth. Some scientists believe that we are... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian History The Japanese katana sword in myth and history: 1 of 5
It is said that a Samurai could see his soul in the mirror of the blade of his katana. As it was, the katana and the wakasashi were the Samurai's most loyal friends and the most depended upon. The swords would shelter him in victory and save his honor in defeat. The katana was an important weapon for the Samurai, and the mos... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Betrayal: 94 of 431
Nothing can be said to atone for malicious disregard I gave you took and blindly in the sweet softness of mistaken love I gave more always waiting for that crumb of your attention that giving way of your affection I would have given all that I had just to be in your world You say, nothing is wrong I care I'm just busy and I ... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teachers are an important force for positive change both locally and globally.: 6 of 24
Teachers impact children and those who impact children impact the world. Children are our future and what they are taught in school, in terms of values, citizenship, sportsmanship, social skills and academics carries on into their adult life. Ask any person if they can remember a teacher who had a positive impact on them and... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts The deadly martial art of Muay Thai: 4 of 16
Muay Thai boxing is one of the major martial arts in Southeast Asia. It is also found in other Southeast Asian countries under different names. This style is called Tomoi in Malaysia, Pradal Serey in Cambodia, and Muay Lao in Laos. In Burma, there is a similar martial art called Lethwei. Muay Thai has a long history in Thail... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts The different types of martial arts: 2 of 8
Mixed martial arts are currently experiencing a great deal of popularity. But what is the basis behind MMA? What are the traditional martial arts that have contributed to the popularity explosion? Karate uses kicking, punching and blocking techniques. There are many different styles of karate but all practice kihon, which ar... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts What happens at your first martial arts class: 3 of 11
So you want to learn Karate? Welcome to my dojo! I am the Sensei or teacher in this class and I hope that you have a wonderful experience that will help you to enjoy martial arts as much as I do! That is how I greet new students. Of course, it may not be verbatim but you get the idea. In the first class at my dojo, there are... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Martial arts: 2 of 7
I am a samurai A warrior called By name A fearless killer Romantic poet Courageous fighter Artist Just the same A ronin perhaps Set free to the wind But obedient always To honor within Spiritual foes May blunder onto My path To do so incurs My fearsome wrath For I am a warrior I am a samurai Bushido guides me Through the jou... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Yearning: 15 of 52
Wanting I wait looking for the shadow that passes through my life a brief touch a glance a smile Leaving me longing uneasy a mystery this desire a hello a tentative embrace a knowing look Feeling a fire passion that tiptoes on my soul a touch a kiss a tenderness Gone so quickly leaving me unquenched yearning needing a love a... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Have public schools failed us: 13 of 45
Public schools failing us? The more accurate take on education is that American society is failing. We are and have been failing public schools for years. What about a society who expects the schools to raise their children? Or to teach them morals? Public schools were never meant to have all the responsibilities that they h... More..