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Britton Gildersleeve lives in the Midwest, although she didn’t always. She’s a writer and a teacher, directing a federal non-profit for teachers who write. Years spent living on the margins ~ in places with exotic names and food shortages — have left her with a visceral response to folks ‘without’ ~ a broad term that describes many needs. She is working on her beginner's heart ~
She believes that if we talk to each other, we can learn to love each other. But she's still learning how. And she believes in tea.
Today’s one of those rare days when there’s just too much to write about! Should I share the great kid in the UK whose blogging (w/ photos) about her bad school lunches has changed school policy? How about the morning [...]
I struggle with anger. At least 2-3 times daily I blow up. I should clarify that statement. I don’t become angry on my own behalf: I’m okay when people don’t like me, or think I’m too poetic, too crazy, too [...]
My mother was incredibly beautiful, from as far back as I can remember. She was also unbelievably nice. And smart enough to have a top-secret clearance during WWII, as a secretary in the government. And funny. And a gifted gardener. [...]
One of my students just unfriended me on Facebook. First, however, she sent me a lengthy email, hurt & angry that my posts reflect poorly on her political party, and her political hero. I fully accept responsibility there — as [...]
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Previous Posts
a plethora of choices, a pocketful of joys; or, how to change the world one meal at a time ~
posted 5:01:45pm May. 23, 2012 | read full post »
Cross-eyed angry or wrathful compassion?
posted 4:49:46pm May. 22, 2012 | read full post »
my mother's music, Mother's Day, & Buddha nature ~
posted 7:38:11pm May. 12, 2012 | read full post »
when paths part: a contemplation on beginner's heart ~
posted 3:10:07pm May. 11, 2012 | read full post »
learning to understand ~
posted 1:11:06pm May. 07, 2012 | read full post » |
