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Happy winter holidays! After an intense 2018, we are taking a few days off from posting. Regular posting will resume Jan. 7, 2019, though if the spirit moves me, I might write a piece sooner. However, before I go into break mode, I wanted to share some thoughts. 2018 marked 10 years that this blog/site …
For the past eight years, Maine has been the laughingstock of the nation with our outgoing governor, Paul LePage. A man who was essentially the starter Trump, LePage was the ghost of America’s future with his openly racist remarks that included telling the Maine NAACP they could kiss his butt. This after being questioned on …
Dear BGIM Friends and Family, When I started this space back in 2008, I had no idea how far my words would travel. Nor did I ever imagine that this space would end up being so meaningful to so many people. I still can’t believe that my words are used in classrooms and organizations across …