SOMEBODY SHOULD HAVE PREPARED ME FOR THIS MOMENT
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“B” A poem by Sarah Kay, originally performed at TED.
This was given to me in the form of a picture book by a wonderful manager on her way to her next stage in life. Thank you so much, Alex!
The poem is only about four minutes long, but check out her second poem at the end of the video.
Time to replace your kid and get a new one that isn’t horrific.
Ah, the perks of being an elementary school teacher.
Short Documentary by Fat Rat Films
An interesting perspective on authority’s abuse of power by a women who filmed a cop and was abused afterward.
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King said in an interview that this photograph was taken as he tried to explain to his daughter Yolanda why she could not go to Funtown, a whites-only amusement park in Atlanta. King claims to have been tongue-tied when speaking to her. “One of the most painful experiences I have ever faced was to see her tears when I told her Funtown was closed to colored children, for I realized the first dark cloud of inferiority had floated into her little mental sky.”
“I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart.”
(via readysetlumos)
“If you have a real suspicion that you know who might be responsible, the chances are that coming forward is going to save many lives in the future.”
I was/am volunteering there (am still there). I was at the Gatorade booth about 50ft past the finish. It had been such a happy day. I was holding two …
10 profound life quotes and lessons that can be internalized to live a happy life in various aspects. This covers listening, desires, failure, and more.
“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” –Steve Jobs
“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” – Albert Einstein
I always thought of myself this way: I’m interested in a lot of unrelated details, but don’t seem to have one hard and fast talent per-say…