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Shot@Life 28 Days of Impact – Fort Portal, Uganda

Ilinap · February 4, 2013 ·

He seemed a tish unsure, not in a reticent manner, rather he was shy, I think. He smiled easily and held the little boy’s hand ever so tightly, so as not to let him wander into what was becoming quite a crowd. He was tidy and polite, as was the boy. The boy had pinch worthy … [Read more...] about Shot@Life 28 Days of Impact – Fort Portal, Uganda

Tags: children, health, poverty, responsibility, Shot@Life, thankful, travel, values, volunteer, women

Uganda is Stunning – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · January 30, 2013 ·

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MLK Words to Live By – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · January 23, 2013 ·

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I Finally Wrote About Sandy Hook Elementary

Ilinap · January 17, 2013 ·

My children do not watch the news. We make a concerted effort to balance sugar coating their world and telling them the truth. The thing is, the "truth" to 9 and 7 year olds is vastly different that the "truth" to adults. We want to shelter the boys as much as we can while doling … [Read more...] about I Finally Wrote About Sandy Hook Elementary

Tags: America, children, community, education, kids, news, politics, responsibility, values

Is art essential to education?

Ilinap · January 16, 2013 ·

Do you believe art is an essential part of your child's education? I think this is a no-brainer. I fear that art is dismissed and ignored simply because it is a subject that cannot be standardized. Tested. Ugh. The beauty and benefits of art are esoteric and too profound to be … [Read more...] about Is art essential to education?

Tags: art, children, education, kids, learning, responsibility, school

Puttin’ on the Ritz for Mercy for America’s Children

Ilinap · January 15, 2013 ·

Just before Christmas, my friend Stacy wrote about her commitment to Mercy for America's Children. She serves on the board, and as a teacher and a mother, she has special perspective on the hearts and minds of children. I applaud her contribution to our community every single … [Read more...] about Puttin’ on the Ritz for Mercy for America’s Children

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Before You Gorge, Give.

Ilinap · December 31, 2012 ·

2012 was a pretty marvelous year for me. Sure, there were plenty of downs to my ups, but all in all there was much joy and reason to celebrate. The world saw some unspeakable acts of horror. There were obscene displays of consumerism in the midst of severe financial hardship for … [Read more...] about Before You Gorge, Give.

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