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Story Time by Lama-Leah. “The Rose Among Wildflowers”

There once was a bouquet of flowers. The bouquet mostly had purple wild flowers in it and were arranged in a mason jar. Though most of the flowers were wild flowers it had one red rose in the arrangement. The purple flowers made fun of the rose for being different. They didn't see any value… Continue reading Story Time by Lama-Leah. “The Rose Among Wildflowers”

Culture · Education · POV · YOLO

Potential, Oppisite, Views, (POV)

Every story has *at least* two sides, but what happends if we only learn about just one side? When my parents put me in a traditional school I was in a culture shock because I had never been around those who live in the country/small small towns with conservative values for a consideral amount of… Continue reading Potential, Oppisite, Views, (POV)

Culture · Education · YOLO

What Every Teacher Needs to Hear About Students Who “Just Don’t Get It”

Teacher, "I have your tests graded" My heart sinks. I start getting consumed with the worry of crying in front of my peers because I know I will never be as smart or valuable in their eyes. Teacher, "I was really impressed by how you guys did. Your class had a few low scores but… Continue reading What Every Teacher Needs to Hear About Students Who “Just Don’t Get It”

Culture · Mental Ilness

Depression and Bullying — Two Hush Hush Words That Should Be Talked About More Often

Throughout the past few years G-d has given me a heart for those who deal with depression. Not exactly sadness, but depression. There is a common disbelief in society about what depression is and is often mistaken with sadness. My freshman year I was bullied and had a hard time with the school doing anything about it. Mid-September… Continue reading Depression and Bullying — Two Hush Hush Words That Should Be Talked About More Often