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Waiting for Brother, taking a manuscript break and Happy Holidays
So brother is supposed to land in Pittsburgh from San Diego at 5;10 pm. We'll meet all three of us - Haim, Ivry and me as a "hurrah" in Oakland whenever that will be. I don't have to worry - the house is vaccumed, dusted and Haim will cook tonight's meal. We're (my coauthor and I) are 3/4 away from sending the manuscript to Corwin Press. Our plan ( Read more... ) -
Our First Thanksgiving as a Family in Pittsburgh
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and we do have much to be thankful for.
I realize this is our second Thanksgiving which we are spending without family. NYC is a hassle to get to for just two days, and being carless, it makes no sense to be stuck in an airport with the prices of flights being what they are *sigh*. Another hassle.
Israel of course, is just ( Read more... ) -
Thanksgiving Giveaway Specials
Dear teaching community:
Tomorrow we celebrate Thanksgiving . I would like to take this moment to say "thank you" to this teaching community for your support and wish you and your families "a Happy Thanksgiving."
And on this special day, I always give thanks that I'm part of a writing/teaching community.
As the creator of the New Teacher Resource ( Read more... ) -
My First US Paycheck in 19 Years
My last paycheck I received just before I took off for a 19 year journey to Israel that would bring me back, full circle to the US. That Year was 1989. I worked for CTI Messengers in downtown NYC delivering small packages via the subway and my bike. I owned the streets of Manhattan, knew how to time my three-subway ride in twenty minutes from ( Read more... ) -
Looking for Feedback on my Ebook "Succeeding with Mixed Ability Classes"
Hey teachers,
I'd love to receive feedback on my new ebook "Succeeding with Mixed Ability Classes"
If you are interested in receiving it, please drop me a line so I can inlcude you on the list for sending testimonials.
Email: sasson 92 at gmail dot com
Many thanks!
Dorit Sasson
"Take Control of the Classroom" -
The New Teacher Resource Center - your one ( Read more... ) -
A Grateful Post
Hey gang ( Read more... ) -
So many things in one year
Today marks the one year anniversary of our arrival in the States from Israel. Exactly.
It's a milestone... for all of us...Haim with his work, Ivry learning English and adjusting to life in America and the children at the JCC. (Jewish community center)
In the course of a year, Haim and I deepened our family relationships as we adjust to America from ( Read more... ) -
Journal Writing - No Perfect Moment
When I catch moments like watching rain or thunder clasp the sky and the purple rain drips from the venetian blinds, I know I've missed the feeling of the pen to the paper.
Enough of diaper changes or figuring out which bus I need to take to get to a mother's meet-up, or trying to squeeze Praxis studying with weekend planning.
When hubby finally ( Read more... ) -
New York City and Beyond
Can't start the new week without mentioning that our four day getaway to New York was hot, hot, hot! We spent most of the time at my mom's apartment in front of the cool A/C. We did manage to go to Abingdon Square park and Hudson River Park "the beach" but that was it. The WIFI at Wesbeth was erratic and unpredictable but mangeable.
It was nice to ( Read more... ) -
Book Proposal
Yesterday, I received the final email confirmation from my coauthor which I wanted to hear: she will send the book proposal to our propspective editor at Corwin Press. How sweet!
It's hard to believe that what started as a dream back in Israel, has evolved into subsequent drafts, 50 to be exact.
I put the dream in motion as a new immigrant in ( Read more... )