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I am not sure that this student teacher's sexual preference was the only issue.  I am pro-gay/lesbian marriage.  However to mention the legality of this to a student brought in political issues.  However, this in a way brings something out that needs to be discussed.  I was told that I was not ethical to want to student teach as pregnant woman and had to fight to student teach. 

Schools do not want to fight these battles often

posted 2 years, 7 months ago
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I think there is some merit to this suggestion in that state representatives need to more in touch with needs of their constituents.  With some experience on a state board, I would suggest that representatives of districts are also legislators.  I believe that new legislators, just elected, can especially benefit from the experience of more seasoned peers. 

Also, legislators also form committees and need to come to some consensus on positions on bills.  Also, being a representative can be a lonely spot and commiserating and being to consult with peers can be helpful.  That said, Stu Rasmussen's concern about a "private club" has some basis, and it is often necessary for state boards to hire lobbyists in order to get important state rules passed.  It took a lot of work to obtain state licensure for mental health counselors in Oregon.  I think that more presence at a very local level would help to ideas and needs of constituents to be considered by our representatives at state and even federal levels.

posted 3 years, 6 months ago
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http://www.opb.org/thinkoutloud/shows/we-are-hoarders/Inc

I am a major hoarder of most everything--clothing, kitchen items, books.  I grew up in a single mother home with very little money.  I sewed my clothes in high school, mostly, but my mother worked and made sure we looked OK and I fit in well. We were not always sure we would have enough food, etc.

Then, when I ended at a teacher and single mother with 2 kids, I had not enough income to quite make it.  I  am the same size I was in my 20's--now I am in my 50's.  I have hung onto some of the clothing from 30 years ago.  My husband now is also a clothes hoarder (and tools).  We go to thrift stores and find some new and near clothing, and now I feel more free to dump some of my old clothing and other items.  My children are not hoarders and always felt confident that they would have enough food, clothing, etc. I tried to keep my fears and worries away from my children so that would be not so affected as I was.

I am trying to change this by facing my fear that we may lose our current income,  a disaster may strike, etc.  I am a PHD student now and a licensed professional.

posted 3 years, 9 months ago
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