So, I posted on Facebook yesterday that I’m excited to be a teen “shelf curator” for Indy Reads Books, and got a “What’s that mean?” response. So, hey, why not blog about it? Magnolia and I started volunteering at Indy Reads in June. Besides being a beautiful and inviting bookstore with a friendly staff (andContinue reading “Donate (YA) Books and Boost Adult Literacy”
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Why I Chose Public Schools
A little while back I had a conference with Magnolia’s principal and teacher. We got to talking about the ways in which her school program was a “magnet.” I was new to the area and new to the concept of Magnet Schools. If you are unfamiliar, I’ll give my perception but it’s not the officialContinue reading “Why I Chose Public Schools”
There’s More Than Corn in Indiana
Transitions can be unpredictable. But the process is kind of predictable, I guess. It’s like the sadness needs to come out of me in order to make way for the new fun stuff, and the WTF stuff of moving into a new house. Let’s take it in fives. Sadness: I cried five times while moving.Continue reading “There’s More Than Corn in Indiana”
Jody Sparks Mugele 