Today in class we listened to David Foster Wallace's 2005 Commencement Address "This is Water." I loved his insight on self-awareness and -centeredness, that we must take perspective and put ourselves in others' shoes. This is something I will take with me to college and beyond!
@CSHSeniorSem A2: Effective civil disobedience involves "a willingness to accept the penalty [of breaking the law]" (148). Protests and strikes are just a few examples of civil disobedience that while breaking the law, simultaneously respect it. #sensemchat
@CSHSeniorSem A1: "Turning the other cheek" signifies that one must accept adversity, injustice, and prejudice without protest. To Dr. King, it is a way in which we prohibit the perpetuation of violence and instead promote justice. #sensemchat
Tomorrow is the lacrosse team’s last home game of the season, and my last home game at Sacred Heart. Love this place and going to miss it so much. End of an era 😔💚
TUNE IN: Six months ago, @davidbegnaud shared a story about tiny wheelchairs being made for very sick kids.
He shares how that story inspired a wave of generosity, Monday on CBS Mornings.
@LTaylor83333 Amazing question Lindsay!! Right now I’ve been listening Yesterday by the beatles on repeat. Such an amazing song and makes me want to go back to our first day!!
@LTaylor83333 I would have to go with "These Words" by Natasha Bedingfield and Badger. The song speaks about the importance of speaking from the heart in order to truly express one's feelings.
Today is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. We must keep working towards a system where children have stable access to care to support their well-being. It's never too early to start supporting kids’ mental health. https://t.co/jwfvmlSYy2
The gap between what parents can afford to pay & the cost of quality #ChildCare is one of the key drivers of MI’s undersized child care workforce & shortage of available child care, according to research from @NorthCentralMC & Poverty Solutions: https://t.co/xdxbTu9yuH
More women are opting to become single mothers thanks to advancements in modern science and shifting social norms. New research shows 78% of Americans say they find single parenting acceptable.
“You return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust and to dust you shall return” (Genesis 3:19)
No matter one’s age, death will always be a moment of reflection. A life well lived is certainly saddening, but inspirational for lifetimes.
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