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CONTENTS MAY 2018 • VOL. 19 ISSUE 05
IN THIS ISSUE – We invite you to thank a teacher! Learn about some of the wonderful educators in our community. Their dedication to education has continued to send positive ripple effects over the years — proving that teaching is definitely a work of heart. PHOTO BY ERICKA WINTERROWD
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Tapas Farm Tales Charity of the Month
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Calendar of Events Theatre Listings Crossword Puzzle
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Embracing Life by Donna Bonnell
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The Continued Lessons of an Educator
My Greatest Teacher A Granddaughter’s Tribute BY STEPH STRICKLAND
Recipe Wonders Waldorf Salad BY CYNTHIA WONDERS WINTERROWD
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Principal Egan The Spirit of Gainesville BY STEPH STRICKLAND
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Without much experience in the industry, Clint Eastwood’s hard-working mentality and charisma – with a little help from his striking good looks – scored him two small roles working for Universal Pictures. These smaller roles eventually led to his big break in the film Rawhide in 1958. Eastwood fit the role perfectly and his grit and toughness on screen likely stemmed from his previous jobs as a hay baler, logger, trucker and solider. By the 1970s Eastwood had become known for playing the role of the ‘tough guy’ in every western or action film he was a part of, so he began extending himself to other genres, such as his lead role in the comedy Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. Using his fame as an actor, Eastwood then decided to dabble in directing. His breakout film as a director was Play Misty for Me in 1971, which spawned the beginning of a successful career in directing.
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A PASSION TO TEACH
Century Mark The Continued Lessons of an Educator
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orn in Rochelle, Florida, in 1918 and now living a stone’s throw away in southeast Gainesville, Magnolia Bradley Jackson might not have traveled far in her 100-year life, but the world itself has certainly moved far from where it was when she entered into it. Jackson moved with the times — perhaps, even helping to bring change along her way. The fact that Jackson is rarely seen without a stylish hat atop her head is a nod to her rural beginnings. She remembers that working out in the sun all day on their family farm meant one always had a hat on for protection. Underneath those childhood headpieces, however, was a mind that set itself a lofty goal at an early age and never wavered from that purpose. “Oh, honey!” said Jackson in a recent interview, “I wanted to be a teacher from first grade on. I would watch my teachers and imitate them at home, playing school. I always had that in my mind and I was determined to finish school and become just like them.” Jackson, one of eleven siblings, did exactly that. She graduated from Gainesville’s Lincoln High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education at Bethune-Cookman College in 1944. She remembers Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune as an inspirational mentor and friend. Jackson was further encouraged by Bethune in her educational pursuits and, according to Jackson’s nephew, Ronald Nelson, began teaching elementary school even before she graduated with her degree. With World War II coming to an end and more women joining the work force, Jackson excelled at teaching and enjoyed her career as an elementary school teacher. She took
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various positions at Alachua Elementary, Hawthorne Elementary and Rochelle Elementary, where she eventually served as the school’s principal. She also married her childhood friend, WWII veteran, Johnnie M. Jackson. “He picked me!” she said. “I loved seeing my students learn,” Jackson said. “For some, learning to read was their greatest challenge. I didn’t want anyone to be left behind, so we all worked hard together to help each one succeed.” Nelson added that his Aunt Mags was a very creative teacher, too. “Her students were always creating artwork for their classroom while learning at the same time. She made learning fun for them,” he said.
“If teaching today, I would want my students to learn to be kind to each other.” Remembering her students fondly and describing her 40 years of teaching as “a joy,” Jackson can recall only a few students who presented a challenge with their behavior. However, there was not a single student she was unable to redirect toward learning with her creative teaching approach. From time to time she crosses paths with former students. And she loves to hear them share their life successes and memories from her classroom, the place where they formed the strong educational foundation they would use throughout their lives.
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100-year-old Magnolia Bradley Jackson, an Alachua County educator for more than 40 years, enjoyed the opportunity to both teach and serve as principal at the (now closed) Rochelle School, overseeing the education of the children in the town where she was born.
“I enjoyed the kids because I knew all of them,” Jackson said. “We had plenty of fun and work to do.” Jackson’s philosophy of teaching still applies today in spite of the changes in the world since she began her education. She has also been able to see her daughter, Gainesville resident, Kathy Jackson-Dyce, and granddaughter, Brigette Dyce, follow in her footsteps and become educators themselves. “If teaching today, I would want my students to learn to be kind to each other,” Jackson said. “Yes, I think that would be the
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Surrounded by family and friends, Magnolia Bradley Jackson recently celebrated her 100th birthday. She received a Centenarian Lifetime Achievement Award (and a friendly prepresentation visit) from Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe.
most important thing I could teach them.” March 14, 2017 was declared Magnolia Bradley Jackson Day by Gainesville Mayor, Lauren Poe. That date in 2018 marked a century of life well lived for the matriarch of the Bradley family and last surviving Bradley sibling. A March 16 ceremony at City Hall Auditorium included the awarding of a Centenarian Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Mayor Poe. When asked if she expected to live this long and to what she attributes her longevity, Jackson replied, “I surely did
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not! I think it must be due to good behavior. I think that’s all I know — how to be good. That, and keeping my tongue in my mouth, quiet and out of other people’s business.” Jackson, who declared that she is very happy at this time in her life, reflected on her 100 years and summed them up like this: “I praise the Lord I’ve made it this far. I had my intentions and I did it. The Lord is my shepherd.” “A lot has changed in my life,” Jackson said. “But I can’t hardly realize the change because life, to me, is still the same.” s
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Embracing Life The Addled Genius and STEM-Meister
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nce upon a time there was a young boy who was considered addled. His forehead was bizarrely broad and head much larger than normal. This little lad had a hearing deficit, did not speak until he was four and demonstrated an unusual demeanor. The standard classroom was pure misery for this misunderstood 7-year-old student, so his mother withdrew him from school after only attending three months. Yet, he became a brilliant inventor. At his death in 1931, he held 1,093 patents in the United States. This amazing addle-brained American developed many devises that enhanced the lives of people worldwide. Diagnosed as having a mental illness or scrambled brain is the man who invented the light bulb and much more – Thomas Alva Edison. In today’s society, Edison would have been considered home-schooled. His mother, Nancy Edison, only briefly taught traditional school but instilled a lifelong love of learning in her supposedly befuddled son. Out from under his teacher’s name-calling and inflexible method of teaching, Edison thrived. Nancy introduced him to reading and he studied everything available. A turning point for this possibly dyslexic child was a book on physical sciences, including ‘how to do experiments at home.’ Edison enjoyed it so much that he performed every experiment listed. He always credited his mother for his success and wrote in his diary, “Thomas Alva Edison was an addled child that, by a hero mother,
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became the genius of the century.” I recently visited the Edison and Ford Estate in Fort Myers, Florida. Everything about the experience was exemplary. However, I was especially heartened by how the museum’s curators placed a great deal of emphasis on education. After reading one of Edison’s quotes, I began to understand why. He said, “Our schools are not teaching students to think. It is astonishing how many young people have difficulty in putting their brains definitely and systematically to work.”
At the age of 30, he built his first factory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. The once considered learning-disabled hyperactive youngster, now exuded determination and dedication to inventing things for the betterment of the world. His initial goals were to invent something every 10 days, with significant creations twice a year. Eventually that lab was too small, so the inventive genius built a complex in West Orange, New Jersey. A diverse staff of experts were hired to work together on small teams. Employees had to problem solve and design products based on social needs and economic constraints. Success depended on their ability to reach a group solution. It was in this environment that the Edison-style thinking evolved. Students studying today under the discipline of STEM are learning from those skills. Thus, Edison is dubbed as the STEM-Meister. Edison’s deep desire was for all youth to experience the joyful process
TEACHERS ARE HEROES BUT CANNOT ACCOMPLISH THIS TASK ALONE. Our visit included a tour, which further explained their focus. The guide mentioned that Mina Edison (Edison’s second wife and widow) gifted/deeded their 14-acres to the City of Fort Myers. The land was to be used for actively promoting effective education. Mina knew her husband believed in human ingenuity and reasoning. By donating the land for educational purposes, his dream to inspire others to cultivate their imaginations and learn analytical skills would continue. Edison’s ways of thinking and problem-solving techniques live on in another big way. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is an integral component of today’s curriculum. The basics of STEM have roots from Edison’s invention factories.
of learning. He believed schools should teach the essential tools – integrated education, hands-on design challenges and team-based learning. Fortunately, his philosophies are currently embraced on our campuses. Teachers are heroes but cannot accomplish this task alone. We must encourage our kids, enforce anti-bullying rules and lift up children when they have setbacks or face challenges. I concur with Edison when he said, “If parents pass enthusiasm along to their children, they will leave them an estate of incalculable value.” s Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls home. bonneldj@gmail.com
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rom 1974 to 1984, TV audiences knew Marion Ross as the sitcom mom dispensing patience and wisdom during the 11-season run of the ABC hit series “Happy Days.” But Marion’s days were not entirely happy. In her March memoir, “My Days: Happy and Otherwise,” her ‘otherwise’ reminiscences include a bad first marriage and the challenges confronting an actress and single working mother. Even her early years on “Happy Days” weren’t always cheery thanks to TV hubby Tom Bosley. “Tom didn’t particularly want me to play his wife, so he was tough on me for a while,” recalled Ross from her home in Woodland Hills, California. She said the rough treatment lasted the first few seasons. “Eventually, I won Tom over and learned to love and admire him even though he had picked on me. That wasn’t really who he was, and I came to realize he was a fine man.” The entire cast soon developed a bond that lasts to this day. “We really were like a family growing together,” Ross said. “I saw the kids grow up, get married and have their own babies. We’ve all remained close.” Raised in Minnesota (Watertown, Albert Lea, and Minneapolis), Ross was determined to act from an early age. “I was a middle child and my brother was very sickly, so I didn’t get all the attention. I secretly decided I’d better become rich and famous!” she said with a laugh. “I read all the arts and theatre magazines and saw acting as a way to achieve that. At the library, I’d look up famous actors in books like ‘Who’s Who?’ I wanted to learn how they became successful.” She recalls reading “Present Indicative,” the first volume of Noël Coward’s autobiography. “He began on the stage as a child, so by 13 I was planning to be successful too,” Ross said. Her family moved three years later to California where she graduated college and began to realize her dream in theatre. But it soon evolved into film and television. “At 25, I landed a role in the TV version of Noël Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’ and actually got to work with Noël Coward!” she recalled about the 1956 production. “The first reading of
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the script was at Humphrey Bogart’s house because Lauren Bacall (his wife) was in the production. Can you imagine being a young actress doing that on a Sunday? I just loved it!” Ross’ film career began with Paramount, three years earlier with Ginger Rogers in “Forever Female.” She would later work with other movie legends like Clark Gable in “Teacher’s Pet.” “Some actors just have an aura and Gable did,” Ross said. “It was Easter, so I colored some eggs and on one wrote ‘M.R
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loves C.G.’ I gave it to his assistant, a suave fellow who protected Gable from everyone. Gable eventually just said ‘Thank you very much’ to me.” It was, says Ross, a great time to be an actor. “All the stars ate in the studio’s dining room. Marlene Dietrich would come swooping into the room and a hush would fall over the place. Those early days in Hollywood were just so thrilling,
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My Greatest Teacher A Granddaughter’s Tribute Story and Photography by Steph Strickland
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very year, my grandmother’s kindergarten class would participate in a Gingerbread Man hunt around the holidays. The entire school would partake, leaving clues and playing their part in finding the lucky fifth grader who was randomly selected to play the role of the gingerbread man that year. The librarian left crumbs and open books out as hints for the kids, and the P.E. teacher would jokingly mark the gingerbread man absent from his class with a disgruntled sigh. It was truly the perfect way to bring everyone together. Years later, my grandmother heard of a young girl who had been awarded a scholarship to culinary school for her gingerbread recipe. The girl claimed that she was inspired by a game she used to play in kindergarten, and it warmed my grandmother’s heart. This is just one of the many ways that teachers impact the world around them. For my grandmother, learning doesn’t end when a child steps out of the classroom, and it’s not only reserved to students on her roster. My grandmother, Anne Strickland, has shaped the lives of my entire family and has provided all of us with a moral compass to follow. She reminds all of us that education knows no bounds.
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Anne Strickland has always been the rule-follower of the family, and after making it through Catholic school without any marks on her record, she had a thirst for knowledge. Strickland pursued an education from the University of Florida where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and a master’s in educational psychology. Her first exposure to teaching actually began before obtaining these degrees, when she worked in the early days of the Arts and Crafts Center through the Reitz Union at UF. She quickly rose to a leadership position and was able to teach several art classes, which instated a love for her future career. Her education and experiences prepared her well for the 40 years she would spend teaching children in the Alachua County School District. Her last 20 years as a teacher were spent at Lake Forest Elementary School in Gainesville. Strickland was drawn to teaching kindergarteners because she had five little ones of her own, and she enjoys the ability to keep learning fun and interesting. “They’re a fun group… they’re curious [and] affectionate,” she said. However, there were struggles in this line of work, which usually manifested themselves in
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(Top) “Anne’s Playstation” was an original portrait created by Anne’s sister, Jane. The artwork depicts the bright colors and collections that can be found in Anne’s home today. It also illustrates her continued love of arts and crafts.
(Bottom) Anne smiles at a photo of her five children from when they were young. She reminiscently called it their “goofy family photo.”
the form of an unhappy or uncooperative child. Strickland said that these situations were difficult because “you’re not their parent but it is your job to keep other kids safe.” Strickland would handle these situations by having a heartto-heart conversation with the children. She would only resort to more drastic measures, such as separation or a call home, if it was absolutely necessary. However, parents coming by the school didn’t always mean trouble. Strickland loved getting parents involved in the education process. In fact, she said she enjoyed “any celebration that brought the parents in.” One of her favorite celebrations was the circus that the children would put on each year to entertain their parents. Strickland said it was comical how the parents ignored the small and uncomfortable chairs and instead allowed themselves to be captivated by their children jumping and smiling across the stage. According to Strickland, events such as this help to “get the kids off to a good start and get the parents feeling comfortable.” Outside of class she strived to teach her students how to get along with adults instead of feeling intimidated by them. Ad-
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ditionally, she worked to foster an environment centered on respect for the students and those around them. She was passionate about creating a safe and comfortable learning environment for every student because she said, “there are things going on in their life that you just don’t know.” Strickland also created a comfortable environment for herself by becoming acquainted with all of her coworkers and forming friendships and bonds. She jokingly said, “make friends with the janitors first, they are the most important.” For all of these reasons and many more, Strickland received numerous honors and awards including the Teacher of the Year Award. She also served as the Kindergarten Chair and eventually became a peer teacher in order to educate others on how to become a successful grade school teacher. Ultimately, Strickland hopes that she taught all of the children around her, including her own, to be helpful, respectful and kind. Today, Strickland is retired and is enjoying her days filled with painting, crafts and spending time with loved ones. But Strickland couldn’t simply leave everything from her teaching days behind. She currently has a collection of hundreds of children’s books that she has accumulated over the years. Strickland has also started crafting children’s books of her own by combining her knowledge of the age group with her love of telling stories that are both educational and captivating to children. My grandmother told me that her most important teachers were her mother and father, my great-grandparents: Grandad Larry and Grandma Alice. I never got to meet them, but she assured me that they were kind and generous to everyone. I have faith in her words because I have seen those same qualities exist within her and transcend throughout my entire family. My grandmother took what she had learned from a young age and became that teacher to so many, including me. s
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Cynthia Wonders Winterrowd ’s
RECIPE WONDERS FOOD ST Y LING & PHOTOGR A PH Y BY ERICK A WINTER ROWD
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n “apple for the teacher” was a way of getting on the good side of your teacher back in the day. So much so, that when we think of educators we still associate a perfect red apple as their mascot. But today we might need a little more than just an apple to impress. Perhaps a teacher appreciation brunch would be perfect—hosted by students with a delicious Waldorf Salad to complement the menu. This fresh-tasting salad is easy to do, but looks so “fancy” when prepared and served on a bed of spring salad greens. It has a fancy history as well. According to thekitchenproject.com, it was created in 1896 at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel and it became an instant success. Interestingly, it was not created by the hotel’s chef, but rather by Oscar Tschirky, the maître d’hotel. The history of the Waldorf Salad in
my mother’s recipe books goes back to my grandmother’s day. I often wondered how my grandmother, a Midwest farmer’s wife, had such a fancy recipe at hand. However, she was from an aristocratic German family and enjoyed entertaining friends. I was told she loved her fine china and crystal pieces, and always used them on special occasions. I can imagine her coming across this recipe in one of the ladies’ magazines of the day and wanting to impress her guests with a recipe from the New York Waldorf-Astoria hotel. The original recipe used only apples, celery and mayonnaise, however, over the years it has been expanded to include chopped walnuts, grapes or raisins, and even chicken breast, if used as a main course at brunch. The recipe in my mother’s cookbook is as follows, but you can let your creativity guide you to make it your own.
WALDORF SALAD INGREDIENTS: 3 cups cored and chopped apples (peel some, but leave red skin on a few for an attractive red accent) 1 cup thinly sliced celery ¾ cup chopped walnuts 1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced in half (or substitute ¼ cup raisins) 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Lettuce greens Drizzle honey on top of each individual salad if a little sweetness is desired
Cynthia Wonders Winterrowd is an award-winning writer who was raised in Illinois and lives in Gainesville. She is proud to be a “Gator Mom” of three daughters, all UF graduates. Cynthia loves sharing family recipes that have been passed down in her mother’s handwritten cookbooks. recipewonders@gmail.com
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METHOD: Select some sweet red apples. Core and cut into slices, keeping the red skins on a few for an attractive red accent in the prepared salad. Then cut the apple slices into bite-sized chunks. Cut your lemon in half and squeeze half over the apples to keep them from turning brown. Slice the celery into thin slices, rather than big chunks. Measure ¾ cup of chopped walnuts. Then prepare one cup of seedless red grapes, sliced in half (or substitute ¼ cup of raisins) and set aside.
Now prepare the mayonnaise mixture with the salt, pepper, and one tablespoon lemon juice. Mix well. Then add all the ingredients to the mayonnaise mixture and stir well until all are coated. Chill mixture in refrigerator until serving to your guests on a bed of fresh salad greens. Drizzle honey on top of each serving, if desired. And there you have it—a fancy salad from one of New York’s finest hotels, fit to impress your favorite educator or even family and friends. Enjoy! s
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Healthy Edge Take Part in Teacher Appreciation
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as there a teacher that touched your life and helped set you in the right direction? How about teachers who helped your loved ones? This is Teacher Appreciation Month. Give yourself a healthy edge by appreciating teachers: show gratitude, volunteer or donate to a charity. These activities related to giving of yourself significantly improve health and well-being. Science shows that, in general, giving to others: • Increases happiness. A 2010 Harvard study shows that, worldwide, people who give are happiest overall. • Heightens self-worth and compassion. Witnessing and performing acts of kindness produces oxytocin, which increases feelings of self-esteem, optimism and empathy. • Lowers cortisol (stress hormone). According to the Dr. Greene health education website, perpetually kind people have 23 percent less cortisol circulating in their bodies and age more slowly than the average population. Studies have shown that different types of giving—such as showing gratitude, volunteering and donating—also deliver specific health benefits. Read on for a highlight of some of these health benefits. SHOWING GRATITUDE: A 2011 Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Be-
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ing research article shows that jotting down what you’re grateful for before bedtime improves sleep. If it strikes a chord with you, put in a few entries about teachers this month! Just dedicating 15 minutes a day to gratitude can help you sleep like a baby. VOLUNTEERING: The Corporation for National and Community Service asserts that the health benefits of volunteering just a few hours a week is particularly significant for Seniors. Volunteering about 100 hours per year can result in serious positive health outcomes! Volunteering lowers mortality rates, provides greater functional ability and reduces the risk of depression later in life. It even seems to lower dementia risk. A 5-year follow-up study of 1,001 individuals in the Swedish Longitudinal Occupational Survey of Health (SLOSH) shows that those who volunteered an average of 5.64 hours per week were 2.45 times less likely to be prescribed an anti-dementia treatment. DONATING: According to a team of University of British Columbia researchers, prosocial spending (giving money to others) lowers blood pressure as well as antihypertensive medication or exercise. During a six-week study, the researchers gave $40 once a week for three consecutive weeks to 73 participants with high blood pressure. Half of the randomly selected participants were told to spend the money on themselves, while the
other half were told to spend the money on others. Participants who had spent money on others had significantly lower blood pressure at the end of the study. If you’re thinking of donating to a teacher-related non-profit but you’re not sure where to start, then consider visiting DonorsChoose.org and TeachForAmerica.org: • At DonorsChoose.org, you can pick a classroom to support. There are several Gainesville classrooms on DonorsChoose.org; check them out at www. donorschoose.org. Once a classroom is supported, the kids send thank-you cards to its supporters. Started in 2000 by a Bronx public high school history teacher, DonorsChoose.org has “vetted and fulfilled over 600,000 classroom project requests that range from butterfly cocoons, to robotics kits, to Little House on the Prairie.” Many of the DonorsChoose.org team are former teachers. • Teach For America (TFA) is based on “a belief in the potential of all children and in their right to an excellent education.” Students taught by TFA Corp teachers achieve 2.6 months or more progress in a given year when compared to other teachers at the same school. Pre-K to 2nd grade students have 1.3 months more progress when lead by TFA Corp teachers instead of other teachers. TFA is among the nation’s largest providers of STEM teachers, African American and Latino teachers, and teachers in low-income communities. Want to donate to TFA? Visit: www.teachforamerica.org. Here’s to our awesome educators! s Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist, medical writer, columnist and president of the non-profit CommunityHealth IT at NASA/Kennedy Space Center. Kendra enjoys traveling, dancing like no one’s watching and listening to people’s stories.
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MOTHER HEN IS PROUD TO BE A “BABY BOOMER” RAISED ON A FARM POPULATED BY DOGS, CATS, CHICKENS, DUCKS, GEESE, HORSES AND COWS. THE WISDOM SHE GAINED WHILE GROWING UP IN THE COUNTRY CAN’T BE FOUND IN BOOKS. YOU CAN CONTACT MOTHER HEN AT motherhenfarmtales@gmail.com.
School Days on the Prairie
The sweetest story of all was her remembering the annual picnic on the last day of school. It was her favorite time of the school year, because they made ice cream sundaes. Ice cream was a rare treat back then because there were no refrigerator-freezers, or even electricity, in their homes. Years later Moon School closed and the contents were auctioned off. My mother attended the auction and was the high bidder on the hand bell that her teacher would use to call the students into the classroom.
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didn’t come back until a year later when she was older and more understanding of the rules. I also heard tales of her walking to school with her older sister and younger brother in all kinds of weather. One such story involved walking along the road on slippery ice, and falling so many times that her sandwich was in pieces when she later opened her lunchbox.
It was a treasured souvenir that she kept the rest of her life as a reminder of those early years at that little one-room schoolhouse. Today that building still sits on the corner down the road from my mother’s family home. It is now a privately owned single-family house, but it is still referred to in the community as “Moon School.”
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My own elementary school days were in the mid 1950s in a rural community school as well, but by then we had individual classrooms for each grade. At that time we had no kindergarten, so by the age of six I was anxious to start going to school like my cousins. I remember being so excited on the first day of school with my new pencil case, crayons and lunch box. It’s funny, because I had a similar experience as my mother did on her first day. A little boy didn’t put his pencil down fast enough when the teacher told us to. He was quickly smacked across his hands for not paying attention and tears followed. That put a new slant on things, and I quickly realized school could be a scary place if you got on the wrong side of the teacher. I started dreading school each morning, crying at the thought I might be next to get punished. Of course my mother noticed and I finally confessed what was bothering me. After the incident, when my mother came to pick me up after school, she noticed the children giving this teacher a hug as they climbed on the bus. She asked me why the children were hugging this teacher, if the teacher was so mean? Without a thought, I replied, “Because we are so happy to be leaving her and going home.” Later, whenever my mother retold the story she would always say this was a perfect example of wisdom coming from the mouth of babes. These entertaining stories highlight a shift in the classrooms of today, however. Teachers are now often limited on how they are allowed to discipline and keep order with their students. Of course no one would want to go back to the days of the “hickory stick,” but teachers should be treated with the respect and honor they deserve. They are, after all, dedicating their lives and careers to forming our children into the respectable adults of the future—and that is no easy task. God bless them. s
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Principal Egan The Spirit of Gainesville
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dam Becker was called up to the stage by his grandmother, Regina Becker, to share with all of the students, family and friends crammed into the lobby of Healthy Learning Academy on February 15, 2018, why he felt Anni Egan was awarded the Spirit of Gainesville Award in Education. “Mrs. Egan,” he said, “I couldn’t think of anyone who deserves the Spirit of Gainesville Award more than you, because you actually are the spirit of Gainesville.” Adam took his seat after giving his beloved former principal a quick hug, and the audience gave an approving round of applause. Everyone in the room seemed to agree that Anni’s award was well deserved. For over a year and a half Anni has battled with stage four stomach cancer and has undergone over 18 chemo treatments. Through all of this, Anni has demonstrated her grit and perseverance in the face of adversity, something that her students have also learned in their time at the Healthy Learning Academy. Anni has been principal of this Jonesville school for over a decade and has managed to fuse her love of health and her passion for effective learning into an A rated school that is churning out top notch students prepared for higher education. “Every day I am just amazed by her,” said Anni’s husband, Timothy Egan, who claims she plays “a big part” in the successes of the school and its students. The leadership that Anni has instilled within the Healthy Learning Academy has led to changes which benefit the students, parents and administration alike. “Morning mile,” a morning run which encourages students to be active followed by a “morning meeting,” where students can share passions or thoughts going into the day are just two of numerous activities throughout the day catered toward a
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healthy mind and body for each student. Healthy Learning Academy focuses its efforts on building positive reinforcements and a comfortable environment. Anni told the Gainesville Sun that a trip to the principal’s office often included staring at a pinwheel, playing with weighted gel pads, holding a stuffed animal or clutching a weighted blanket in order to help the students calm down. Many came forward to give speeches on the night that Anni received her award regarding the exceptional treatment they receive as staff members and parents associated with the school. Timothy said that the staff members create a family at Healthy Learning Academy.
“Every day I am just amazed by her.” The school also takes pride in learning about ways to help the environment they live in. Upon receiving her award, Anni talked about the students and the activities that she gets to include them in. She talked about one specific project that students did regarding plastic bags and their profound impact on the environment, “I bet any one of my students could tell you a fact about plastic bags right now,” she said during her speech, while laughing. Anni strives to not only run a quality K-5 school, but to also impact the community by helping students and encouraging them to become active citizens of tomorrow. After receiving the Spirit of Gainesville award, Anni and her husband are going to take time off from their busy lives to go to the beach, watch baseball, visit family and “just enjoy life,” Timothy said. Time well-deserved! s
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CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION STEAM WARS Friday, May 4 from 4 – 8pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
GAINESVILLE - The Florida Museum invites Star Wars fans for a fun event mixing cosplay and science on International Star Wars Day! STEAM Wars is a Star Warsinspired event featuring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) disciplines on “May the Fourth.” floridamuseum.ufl.edu 352-273-2055.
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4TH ANNUAL GARDEN SHOW AND SPRING FESTIVAL May 5 & 6 at 9:30am Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave
WILLISTON - Enjoy live music throughout the day, and visit vendors from all over Florida selling plants, arts and crafts, food and more! Plus, you’ll get to experience a beautiful botanical paradise at a discounted admission price! This unique treasure features over 50 separate garden displays nestled in and around a century old lime rock quarry. cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
ASK A SCIENTIST: SALAMANDERS Sunday, May 6 from 1 – 4pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
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Friday, May 11 from 6 – 9pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
GAINESVILLE - Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts will earn a special patch created for this event allowing Scouts to explore museum collections and discover the information they hold about life on earth. floridamuseum.ufl.edu 352-273-2062.
Sunday, May 6 from 2:30pm - 4:00pm Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd Street
AUTHOR SERIES: K.E. MULLINS
GAINESVILLE - Belea T. Keeney, award-winning writer, editor, and wordsmith, will share her secrets of short story-writing and sign books. Keeney’s novel, “The Tiger Whisperer,” about a tiger owner’s frantic search for his escaped pet, won Novel of the Year from the Cat Owners Association. writersalliance.org
Saturday, May 12 from 2:30 – 3:30pm Headquarters Library, 401 E University Ave
GARDEN TOUR Saturday, May 5th from 9am - 1pm 1350 NW 75th Street
GIRL SCOUTS EXPLORE: CITIZEN SCIENCE
MARION CIVIC CHORALE Sunday, May 6 at 3pm First Presbyterian Church
OCALA - Performing music by American Composers Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland and Eric Whitacre among others. All Concerts are free to the public. We welcome new members! Contact President@ marionchorale.org for information.
GAINESVILLE - K.E. Mullins will talk about writing her novel, “In the Company of Strangers”, about Detective Anita Johnson, her partner, and her boss chasing the female mastermind of a criminal operation and her ruthless team in a wild ride through scenarios avoiding the DEA, FBI, and local police. Mullins, a veteran of 20 years in the Navy with an MBA, currently instructor in the Navy Junior ROTC and president of the Writers Alliance of Gainesville, has published a book of poetry and two novels. She will answer questions and sign books after her talk. aclib.us/author-series
FARM TO TABLE DINNER WRITERS ALLIANCE OF GAINESVILLE
Saturday, May 12 from 5 – 10pm Swallowtail Farm, 17603 NW 276 Ln
Sunday, May 6 from 2:30 - 4pm Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd Street
AMANDA ANNE PLATT & THE HONEYCUTTERS
ALACHUA - Featuring Jon Pilgrim from Mayflower Cellars. The Farm to Table Dinner Series at Swallowtail Farm puts a spotlight on local food culture by featuring farm-fresh ingredients prepared by talented chefs. Each dinner is a unique one-night only four-course experience paired with wines or local craft beer. www. swallowtailcsa.com
Friday, May 11 at 8pm Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St
BLUE WILDERNESS HERO RUN
GAINESVILLE - Meetings feature a speaker or a panel discussion on a subject of interest to story-tellers and poets. Free and open to the public. writersalliance.org
GAINESVILLE - There is an empathetic and charming wit engrained in Amanda’s songwriting. The songs blend the band’s old-school country roots attitude with their shared influences of rock and folk. The successes of their last two albums have propelled them onto the national scene and they have been featured on NPR’s World Cafe’s Sense of Place, NPR’s Mountain Stage, Nashville’s Music City Roots and Folk Alley. Local favorites, Wax Wings will open the show. heartwoodsoundstage
Saturday, May 12 from 9am – 1pm Grow Hub, 2900 NE 8th Ave
GAINESVILLE - Come show your support for our community warriors! Enjoy a cross-country run through North Florida wilderness while supporting an amazing cause. This is a fundraiser event for the nonprofit 10 CAN, Inc. 10 CAN provides therapeutic retreats for Law Enforcement, Fire-Rescue, and EMS to promote health and morale for our community heroes. bit.ly/bluewild
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MOTHER’S DAY AT THE MUSEUM Sunday, May 13 from 1 – 4:30pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
GAINESVILLE - Bring mom to the Florida Museum on Mother’s Day Sunday! Buy one admission to the “Butterfly Rainforest” exhibit at full-price and get a second ticket for halfprice. Not valid with other offers or discounts. floridamuseum.ufl.edu 352-846-2000.
GATORS BASEBALL SENIOR DAY Sunday, May 13 from 1 – 6pm Alfred A. McKethan Stadium, 2190 Stadium Rd
GAINESVILLE - Come out to support your Gators as they take on Georgia! Be sure to arrive early to recognize seniors JJ Schwarz and Nick Horvath in a special pre-game ceremony for their contributions to the program.
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Windsor Zucchini Festival Saturday, May 12 from 9am – 4pm WINDSOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT GROUNDS, 1401 SE COUNTY RD. 234 GAINESVILLE - Over 100 arts and crafts vendors from all around the state, Old Time Auction and a bake sale with zucchini bread and fried zucchini, zucchini cornbread and zucchini ice cream. Free to the public. 352-372-4875 or windsor-z-news.org
Monday, May 14 at 7pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd
GAINESVILLE - Formosa Circus Art (FOCA) is named after this beautiful island, Taiwan. Its purpose is to develop the various contemporary circus arts of Taiwan, mixing them with other styles of performance including traditional forms, acrobatics, street culture and theatre arts; trying to create a physical vocabulary that is unique in Taiwan. FOCA’s team members come from many different fields of performance, including among others acrobatics, juggling, dance and drama. The event is FREE and open to the public. performingarts.ufl.edu
MASTERS OF THE NIGHT: THE TRUE STORY OF BATS Saturday, May 19 – Sunday, September 16 Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
GAINESVILLE - The Florida Museum of Natural History opens its newest featured exhibit with special activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can match bats with the foods they consume, learn about echolocation, visit a simulated bat nursery and discover the areas bats live worldwide. floridamuseum. ufl.edu 352-846-2000.
PROMISE WALK FOR PREECLAMPSIA Saturday, May 19 from 9:45 - 11am Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Ave
GAINESVILLE - This is a family-friendly, untimed walk. The path is paved and stroller-friendly! Strollers, scooters, wheelchairs, rollerblades, and other modes of locomotion
are all welcome. There will be a walking loop (approximately 1/2 mile). There is a play area for kids in the park and, weather permitting, the splash pad will be open. Lots of activities, a silent auction and fun for the whole family. promisewalk.org
NEWBERRY WATERMELON FESTIVAL Saturday, May 19 from 9am – 4:30pm Easton Sports Complex, 24820 NW 16th Ave
NEWBERRY - Each year the Newberry Watermelon Festival committee works hard to improve the festival and its activities. The watermelons are always provided from a local grower and given to the festival goers for FREE. Beauty pageants for ages 0-22 years. Enjoy contests for watermelon eating, seed spitting, hog calling, pie/cake baking, and of course the “Big Melon.” newberrywatermelonfestival.com
JUNIOR LEAGUE WHALE OF A SALE Saturday, May 19 from 8am – 3pm 430 North Main St
GAINESVILLE - Join the Junior League of Gainesville for their first Whale of a Sale. Shop from a large assortment of women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, priced to sell! Housewares and shoes will also be available. There is something for everyone. Arrive early to be sure you can get the best selection of items! gainesvillejrleague.org
OPEN HOUSE AT LUBEE BAT CONSERVANCY Saturday, May 19 from 11am – 3pm Lubee Bat Conservancy, 1309 NW 192nd Ave.
GAINESVILLE - Guests will have a chance to listen to educational talks, check out native bat houses and talk to experts on installation and exclusion, and of course, view beautiful bats playing with numerous toys. Mark your calendars! More information to come. lubee.org
GAINESVILLE POPS: ARMED FORCES SALUTE Saturday, May 19 from 3pm – 5pm First United Methodist Church, 419 NE 1st St
GAINESVILLE - The Gainesville Pops! is a local performing wind ensemble comprised of professional musicians, music educators and serious hobbyists formed in 2008. All concerts are presented free of charge. gainesvillepops.com
BRONSON BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL & 5K Saturday, May 19 from 7:30am – 2pm James H. Cobb Park
BRONSON - Family fun, music, crafts, vendors, a parade, tractor shows and food! Blueberry Bake-Off. A 5k will kick off the day, the 3.2mile course will go through Bronson, with the start and end back at the park. The 5K starts at 7:30am and the Festival will begin at 9:00am. facebook.com/bronsonblueberry
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Bunn as he presents a double feature of his two novels “Miramar Bay” and “Firefly Cove”. Although born and raised in North carolina, Bunn is currently a writer in residence at Oxford in England. aclib.us/ author-series
SCIART MEETUP: PLANTS Sunday, May 20 from 9am – noon Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
GAINESVILLE - Artists and designers are invited to visit the Florida Museum after hours for SciArt Meetups to explore exhibits and create art inspired by Florida nature and culture! With partner Santa Fe College Art Gallery, join the museum for a brief art or science presentation on insects. Pre-registration is requested as space is limited. Access includes a working studio space and after-hours entry to all permanent exhibits. Artists must bring their own supplies. floridamuseum.ufl.edu 352-273-2062.
Women in Blues Showcase Sunday, May 20 from 3 – 9pm CYPRESS & GROVE, 1001 NW 4TH ST GAINESVILLE - The Women in Blues Showcase’s purpose is celebrating the Blues and the important role female performers have played, do play, and will play in keeping the music vibrant. The performers this year include International Blues Challenge participants (including finalists and semifinalists) and some that have participated in WIB showcases all over the country. ncfblues.org
BATS AND BREW Thursday, May 24 from 7 – 9pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
GAINESVILLE - An evening of bat-inspired drinks and snacks education about the only true flying mammal as part of the museum’s new exhibit. Participants must be 21 years or older. Pre-registration is required and closes May 21. 352-273-2064 or floridamuseum.ufl.edu
ANNUAL COMMUNITY MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY RUNNING FOR A MISSION 5K Saturday, May 19 at 7:30am World of Beer, 3265 SW 34th St.
GAINESVILLE - Proceeds benefit the UF College of Dentistry mission trips to the Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Jamaica. Each year students and faculty provide critical oral healthcare in underserved countries, whose populations otherwise would not receive necessary dental care. This summer, thirty dental students and faculty will travel to the Dominican Republic for the 31st annual service trip, thirty four will travel to Guatemala for the 13th annual service trip, and twenty four will travel to Jamaica for the 8th annual service trip. Abroad, they will provide extractions, fluoride, and restorative treatments for those in desperate need. squ.re/dental5k
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Saturday, May 19 from 8am – Noon UF/IFAS Extension, 2800 NE 39th Ave
GAINESVILLE - Join your community in remembering all who have served our country. Event will feature music, patriotic displays, a flyover, wreath laying and free BBQ. Open to the public. forestmeadowsfh. com/events
GAINESVILLE - Choose from thousands of plant varieties grown by Master Gardeners being sold at unbeatable prices. Rain barrels and composters also for sale. The Ag Fest will have booths for beekeeping, Florida Department of Agriculture, Food Safety, Plant Disease, 4-H Program, Food & Nutrition Programming and more. Drawings will be conducted throughout the morning. 352-955-2402 alachua.ifas.ufl.edu
AUTHOR SERIES: DAVIS BUNN Sunday, May 20 from 2:30 – 3:30pm Headquarters Library, 401 E University Ave
GAINESVILLE - Meet international bestseller and winner of four Christy awards, Davis
BLUE STAR MUSEUMS Monday, May 28 – Monday, September 3 Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
GAINESVILLE - The Florida Museum of Natural History is offering free admission to all fee-based exhibits for active duty U.S. military personnel and their families, beginning Monday, May 28, on Memorial Day through Monday, Sept. 3, on Labor Day, as part of the Blue Star Museums program. Free admission is available to
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THE BIKINIS: OPENING NIGHT! Friday, June 1 from 8 – 10pm Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Pl
GAINESVILLE - The Hippodrome Theatre is renowned for it’s fun-loving summer musicals, and this year they have done it again! “The Bikinis” will have audiences reveling in rock’n’roll smash hits from the 60s and 70s, as the knock-out group “The Bikinis” keeps the beat going with a night of nostalgia you won’t find anywhere else. With hair as big as their voices, these empowered yet inseparable friends bring their sass, charm and talent to save the Sandy Shores Mobile Home Beach Resort from big-buck investors on the famed Jersey Shore boardwalk. Based on a true story, “The Bikinis” is the ultimate story of the underdog determined to take on the greedy, out-of-town, condo-building developers who would tear down their homes. thehipp.org
CHIEFLAND WATERMELON FESTIVAL Saturday, June 2 from 8am – 1pm 23 SE 2nd Ave
CHIEFLAND - Enjoy a wonderful day of family, fun and fanfare. Plenty of vendors offering crafts, food and information. There will be a parade featuring businesses, organizations and even Watermelon Pageant winners from the local tri-county community of Levy, Gilchrist and Dixie counties. chieflandwomansclub.org
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THEATRE Acrosstown Repertory Theatre .................... 619 S. Main Street, Gainesville UF Constans Theatre ............................................ Museum Road, Gainesville Gainesville Community Playhouse ....... 4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville Hippodrome State Theatre ................................ 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville Actors’ Warehouse.............................................. 608 N. Main Street, Gainesville Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala McGuire Pavilion Black Box Theatre........... Museum Road, Gainesville
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Young Sophie is about to get married on the Greek island paradise where she grew up. The only problem? She wants her dad to walk her down the aisle, and she doesn’t know who he is. In her quest to discover the truth, Sophie reads her mother’s old diary, does the math and invites three of Donna’s former suitors from 20 years ago to the wedding. Will this blast from the past reveal her father’s identity? This enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship is told through the magic of ABBA’s music and splashy, colorful dance numbers.
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TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER
Soon: An Overdue History of Procrastination, from Leonardo and Darwin to You and Me BY ANDREW SANTELLA c.2018, Dey Street, $25.99 / $31.99 Canada, 195 pages
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ust do it. That’s a demand that comes from everywhere. Sneakers say it, your spouse says it, the law demands it, your diet may say it; your boss does, for sure. Just do it. Buckle down and get it done because, as in the new book “Soon” by Andrew Santella, delaying and dawdling are not so delightful.
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procrastination, and that’s optimism: tomorrow is always a good day, for a procrastinator. Take a page from Benjamin Franklin, and make a list of things you need to do. Remember that it’s “nearly universal” to fit work into the time it’s allotted. Minimize distractions, utilize productivity apps, muster all the self-restraint you have and remember that you’re not alone. And if all else fails, pray to St. Expedite. He’s the patron saint of procrastinators. Time’s a-wastin’. You need a book to help you conquer your habit of lateness but “Soon” isn’t it. Even so, it’s a great way to kill time because author Andrew Santella says he’s exactly in your same position.
Charles Darwin was a terrible procrastinator. It’s true that he got things done: he was an accomplished author, a father, a scientist who studied barnacles almost to the point of obsession, and his thoughts on what he called “natural selection” had been arranged cohesively and written. Twenty years went by before it was published. The anecdotes he shares As Santella was preparing to write this book sometimes get a little too deep, on procrastination – rebut they do provide insight as to search which he’d put off why someone might dilly-dally until he couldn’t wait any and, if you’re willing to dig a longer – he began seeing a lot of foot-dragging hidden little, what can be done about it. throughout history. ProAs it turns out, so were a lot of famous crastinators, as it turns out, are in good people – most of them, quite accomcompany: one out of five of us chronplished in fields of history, literature ically waits until the last minute to start tasks. Such delay, Santella says, “is one of and psychology. That, as Santella shows, indicates that even though foot-dragthe oldest stories ever told.” ging is stressful and detrimental to one’s It’s also “notoriously difficult to decareer, it doesn’t always lead to failure fine” and equally hard to eradicate. or worse. The anecdotes he shares Not only do businesses demand onsometimes get a little too deep, but they time productivity, but self-improvement do provide insight as to why someone books and classes are filled with anmight dilly-dally and, if you’re willing to ti-procrastination advice. Santella says none of that takes into account “the stuff dig a little, what can be done about it. That makes “Soon” a book for prothat makes life such a precious mess…” crastinators and for those who aren’t, And it doesn’t do anything to eliminate but are irritated by one. Chances are, what is believed by some to be the root that’s you, and you’ll enjoy reading it. of the problem, which is that people are Tomorrow. s ruled by emotions – especially fear. To try to control time-frittering, remember that “behavior shapes mood.” Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading Do that which you’re putting off and since she was 3 years old and she never goes it “will make you feel better.” Keep anywhere without a book. She lives with her in mind that there is a good side to two dogs and 11,000 books.
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