Patti Bryant

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History of the Month

History of the Month #diversity #ethnicity #world #history #America

My son never really gets too excited to let me know what he did in school. Each day, I ask. The other day, he came in the door and dropped everything to share with me that he and his classmate got the highest score on a class quiz about African American history. He read through all the questions which were on the quiz. He explained the ones he got wrong and fortified his defense by explaining why…

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I Didn't Think of Your Name

I Didn’t Think of Your Name

“For the longest time, I haven’t thought of your name. I remember it. I know it. But, I haven’t thought about it or you. I have enjoyed several months without wondering and worrying. I have relished the tight-knit trust in our family. Our silliness and fun that we all have together when we can is something I always love. I just thought the other day how my family is my favorite place to be. But,…

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Point of Reference: Robert Fulghum

Point of Reference: Robert Fulghum

Do you remember the Robert Fulghum poem “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten?” That is what Communities at Oshkosh North High School is all about. Leading students to understand the network of how communities – big or small – fit together and need to support one another is something our kindergarten teachers did almost magically. The opportunities to reinforce the key skills all…

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Unbelievable in the Land of the Free

Thoughts in the mind of a woman shocked and amazed in the USA, 21st Century

I have been a student all my life. I have learned about people from all over the world and points in time. What I have been through in this day-and-age reminds me of history stories from beyond curtains of iron, walls of stone and settlements of yore. I found what people have done to one another unbelievable. What’s more…

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Your Mom Spoke to Me on Christmas Morning

Your Mom Spoke to Me on Christmas Morning I'm sorry for your loss.

It was unexpected. She was not even thinking yet, her brain hadn’t quite awakened that Christmas morning. Yes, she had wondered here and there through the holiday week, but this morning she was not wondering much. Was kind of dull and numb to feelings, she was.

All the gifts had been opened. Dad was making some breakfast in the kitchen. She just strolled into the other room to brush her teeth,…

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The Holidaze

I just paid off one of my holiday lay-a-ways for my youngest daughter. I thought I had a lower balance than I did. Bummer one of evening. I didn’t know about all the extra gizmos that need to go along with the major lay-a-way item so I spent even more money. Bummer two. Got home not feeling too sick to my stomach with buyer’s remorse and my youngest son says, “That’s not fair that she gets her…

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Victor Said...

"It is nothing to die. It is frightful not to live." ~Victor Hugo

— Patti Bryant (@PattiBryant) October 1, 2014

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These Are More Than a Few

One of the blessings I have found in having adult children at this point in my life is that I can enjoy being with them as adults. We can do things we mutually like and hang out without worrying about school work or bedtime or practice and rehearsal schedules. Sometimes it overwhelms me when I realize all things we have in common. That’s right, I had no idea that I would share a love of music…

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Thinking of Fairs in February? Really?

Thinking of Fairs in February? Really?

I know, right now it may be difficult to imagine warm weather and the fun of meandering through booths and shops in lovely warm sunny days but this is the month many are doing just that.

Craft fair and art festival promoters are busy soliciting vendors for the upcoming season of outdoor sales.

When the skies are white with snow and the vine that we love to see filled with lush green leaves now…

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First Grade Nemesis

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Through my years of parenting, I have had a struggle here and there with choices I’ve made in discipline, direction and/or leniency with my kiddos. I have not felt certain I did the right thing in some circumstances. I have wondered if I should have taken issue in some things when I did not. Sometimes I have been concerned that I take things too seriously and put on the mama bear too often. There…

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A Woolf in Sheep's Clothing

A Woolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Thinking about women in our history who have made an impact on me as I’ve grown and learned more about them is something that catches me every once in a while.

I love to read about strong confident women who have made history in spite of the truth that men have dominated politics and world societies in general. I think about the adversities I have lived through and the challenges I face each day,…

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"It will not always be summer; build ba

“It will not always be summer; build ba

“It will not always be summer; build barns.” ~Hesiod

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"When you have a dream, you've got to

“When you have a dream, you’ve got to

“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” ~Carol Burnett

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Never To Be Caged Again

Never To Be Caged Again

An incredible source of empowerment for women of all ethnicities and circumstances will Maya Angelou always be.

Even though she said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel,” I know Ms. Angelou’s words will live on for generations. People will talk about her story(ies) and read her words. People…

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"It infuriates me to be wrong when I kn

“It infuriates me to be wrong when I kn

“It infuriates me to be wrong when I know I’m right.” ~Moliere

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Wow! The Reminders God Brings in His Perfect Timing

Wow! The Reminders God Brings in His Perfect Timing

My third grade teacher commented on this post I had put on my Facebook about two years ago.  It is so interested to re-read the post and remember where I was then and how I am doing now.  Good reminders to keep on track and moving forward.

I will share that post from March 12, 2012 here.

Thinking About These Words Today March 12, 2012 at 12:50pm

Psalm 15 (NIV)

  A psalm of David.

  1 LORD,…

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This is a great example of how education in prisons can be relevant and authentic.