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HACIL Resignation

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February 25, 2024 To whom it may concern, Five years ago I had the privilege and honor of joining the HACIL staff as the certified teacher for high school, and eventually middle school, social studies. It has truly been a…

The Gospel of Flossing

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“Your teeth look good.” Whew… I mentally relaxed. I hadn’t been to the dentist in about 4 years. I was afraid of what the dental hygienist would say about my teeth. The fact that she commented pretty quickly that my…

Empathy and Tim Young

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Anyone that knows me well can say that I don’t score very high on the empathy scale. It’s not that I don’t care… I really do. It’s just not natural for me to externally exude caring and empathy. When a…