tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.comments2023-03-31T04:14:27.317-04:00Attempts at ClarityV. Gabouryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655093864617149385noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-81777295572094822902021-03-04T04:17:32.609-05:002021-03-04T04:17:32.609-05:00Hope you're getting warmer weather soon! You m...Hope you're getting warmer weather soon! You make me feel like rereading The Stand... and I'm already procrastinating on my own editing by rereading lots of Agatha Christie! :pDeniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-41671662260813095882020-11-23T05:49:19.952-05:002020-11-23T05:49:19.952-05:00That is exciting news, congratulations!That is exciting news, congratulations!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-32913247266969613612019-01-23T23:25:50.856-05:002019-01-23T23:25:50.856-05:00This is so bravely written, and so beautiful. I a...This is so bravely written, and so beautiful. I am so sorry for all of your struggles. Kathy is so lucky to have you and your family. Despite all her difficulties and challenges, she is blessed!Jenny Meyer Gramanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123129063440686859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-10641319343009256702019-01-20T14:43:45.748-05:002019-01-20T14:43:45.748-05:00Wow, you and your family have been on such a journ...Wow, you and your family have been on such a journey these last few weeks. I can imagine a little because of my grandson Kashius spending so much time in Albany Med (a great place, in my opinion-great people there) when he had leukemia. But I can only wonder at the levels of stress everyone must be under. If there's anything I can do to help (errands?, food?) please just fb message me. Alex and Kath are two of my favorite people (along with their parents) and I'm so sorry that you have all this to deal with. But I do know you'll deal with it in the best possible way. You're amazing people. ValAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02204348841353714585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-28225337903691851462019-01-20T10:51:52.034-05:002019-01-20T10:51:52.034-05:00❤ You can do this. Kath can do this. Your family c...❤ You can do this. Kath can do this. Your family can do this. We are here to support you.Daniele Maticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16706205658382157228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-18104161211326546792016-07-05T19:11:14.715-04:002016-07-05T19:11:14.715-04:00This is so strange that you posted this today. I w...This is so strange that you posted this today. I was scrolling my Favorites on my browser and saw this address and thought, it's been awhile, and Veronica did some really beautiful writing here.<br />Keep it up (when you can find the time.)<br />Aunt K<br />(I'm not sure what my identity is on here)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-74994309659457241652015-02-26T06:35:22.889-05:002015-02-26T06:35:22.889-05:00Well said Veronica! I couldn't agree with you ...Well said Veronica! I couldn't agree with you more about how detrimental high-stakes standardized testing and the Common Core has been for Kath and the rest of our kids' education! As an inner city high school math teacher (and proud BAT member!) in Buffalo, NY, I encounter the same frustrations on a daily basis! It sickens me that Cuomo among others want to dismantle our education system by allowing such asinine policies to continue. I read your blog post via the BAT email system. I will be following your posts from now on!<br /><br />LIKE YOU, I AM FIGHTING BACK! <br /><br />My fiancée and I recently created an anti-Common Core/pro public education music video called "We're Teaching." I've been able to talk to a plethora of media outlets regarding the necessary changes that need to occur for the best interests of our kids' education. I wanted to share the video with you and your husband because I feel we are fighting for the same things. <br />Please take a few minutes to watch the video and share with as many educators, parents, students, etc...as you would like to. <br />I would love to talk with anyone who shares our goal, which is to fix/end Common Core and high stakes standardized testing and let teachers be able to teach!<br /><br />MC ZiLL - We're Teaching<br />http://youtu.be/FqYQNvP7OTI<br /><br />You can also see where our story has been and keep up with our message here:<br />http://theridekatieann.blogspot.com/2015/01/anti-common-core-viral-rap-video.html?m=1<br /><br />Thanks for speaking up! Working together, we WILL send the message to Cuomo that his ridiculous educational reform has got to go!<br /><br />Jeff Grossi (aka MC ZiLL)<br />Public High School Mathematics Teacher<br />Positive and Proactive Lyricist <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04269325065032642269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-30311600469149012312015-02-23T18:46:47.866-05:002015-02-23T18:46:47.866-05:00Amen! Veronica, keep saying it out loud. I may be ...Amen! Veronica, keep saying it out loud. I may be in GA, but I know the fight as a retired high school teacher. Go, Veronica, Go!Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-62978528547203472772015-02-23T09:37:44.851-05:002015-02-23T09:37:44.851-05:00Outstanding! Sincerely hope someone puts this in ...Outstanding! Sincerely hope someone puts this in front of our children's "advocate" and forces him to realize that one size does not fit all. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and concerns for Katharina! <br />Dori Salisburynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-43455447942601368732015-02-22T22:12:02.325-05:002015-02-22T22:12:02.325-05:00Read it, Governor. And understand it.Read it, Governor. And understand it.Chris Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02149814714905238499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-57558249260392906382015-02-22T20:35:16.398-05:002015-02-22T20:35:16.398-05:00Policy makers and politicians who claim that holdi...Policy makers and politicians who claim that holding ALL students to the same high standards at the same pace is in their best interest are misguided. Of course all children should be challenged to their greatest potential. This wonderful mother and teacher explains so poignantly why children cannot be herded through the "rigors" of this erroneously gauged and inappropriately strenuous curriculum at the same pace and in the same way. The emotional needs of children cannot be discounted. Children are not mini-marines who need to be broken down and shaped up. They are unique and precious human beings who need to be nurtured and encouraged in order to flourish.Sheila Ressegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03825902968436088673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-30825414901990183202015-02-22T14:41:40.531-05:002015-02-22T14:41:40.531-05:00Bravo! The governor needs to read this and TRY to ...Bravo! The governor needs to read this and TRY to open his mind and digest this. And if he can't do that then others in power must!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-74946909415088625242014-11-13T10:02:33.310-05:002014-11-13T10:02:33.310-05:00Veronica, your words are so heartbreaking but yet ...Veronica, your words are so heartbreaking but yet so true. I can relate and felt you were describing my life in some parts. Sharing these struggles with the outside world takes courage. I hope you know that your words are of inspiration not weakness. May you find healing through your writing and recognize your splendor.Diane M. Shampinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773695223056409313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-42641125734112394132014-11-12T09:16:05.007-05:002014-11-12T09:16:05.007-05:00Am in tears...beautiful.it is lonely outside the m...Am in tears...beautiful.it is lonely outside the mainstream...word like these make it easier to bear. Tx for sharing on chasa.Julie Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05749608879067906559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-40151121683114457422014-11-12T08:32:14.577-05:002014-11-12T08:32:14.577-05:00{{{{hugs}}}} You are an amazing mother, woman, and...{{{{hugs}}}} You are an amazing mother, woman, and writer, Veronica.Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-92026760035757091932014-08-17T09:20:25.999-04:002014-08-17T09:20:25.999-04:00I'm so proud of you!! Keep going...I'm so proud of you!! Keep going... <br />nicsis79https://www.blogger.com/profile/17483471085881561447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-36940622877159577852014-01-20T13:09:32.847-05:002014-01-20T13:09:32.847-05:00Thanks Lisa! You were very inspirational to me thi...Thanks Lisa! You were very inspirational to me this week...thanks for that message. :)V. Gabouryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655093864617149385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-71349767038279370782014-01-19T17:50:50.759-05:002014-01-19T17:50:50.759-05:00Yes please, just sit and write about that "so...Yes please, just sit and write about that "soul dimensional stuff". It helps me reflect on my own life. Keep it coming!!! And thanks for sharing.Lisa Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-7979857797622324412013-08-12T08:06:03.105-04:002013-08-12T08:06:03.105-04:00Thanks so much Stephanie. :)Thanks so much Stephanie. :)V. Gabouryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655093864617149385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-7251220318572455012013-08-11T12:46:39.311-04:002013-08-11T12:46:39.311-04:00Your children are proof that your "mommy guil...Your children are proof that your "mommy guilt" is unfounded. Your children are amazing and that is a reflection of who you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-18470600707616983062013-08-11T08:00:46.455-04:002013-08-11T08:00:46.455-04:00Thank you Annette. I'm glad I'm with you t...Thank you Annette. I'm glad I'm with you too. :)<br /><br />Shannon, thank you. :)V. Gabouryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655093864617149385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-1576945856667147402013-08-10T09:05:18.911-04:002013-08-10T09:05:18.911-04:00Wow, Veronica! This was so beautiful to read. Than...Wow, Veronica! This was so beautiful to read. Thank you for sharing this. I think you should ease up on yourself a little :) but know that you are loved completely for who you are and how you try!Shannon Clegghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050732326062044888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-72245319427356315322013-08-08T18:45:22.303-04:002013-08-08T18:45:22.303-04:00When the special needs parent comes out of the wat... When the special needs parent comes out of the water and drags herself/himself on shore, she might not even bother to take off that heavy equipment but might lie on the beach panting knowing that any second she may need to go back in. <br /><br />That right there is the part that started me crying. I'm glad to know you swim the same ocean as me and i'll always love the moments we get to drag ourselves out onto the beach and share our little fishies with each other. Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06165179251369262777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-23810399092102155332013-06-25T10:04:31.485-04:002013-06-25T10:04:31.485-04:00There should be a warning about having a box of ti...There should be a warning about having a box of tissues before reading... Beautiful piece... Loved it. Love the honesty in your writing. Your mom is watching over you...<br /><br />PS, i have the same fond memories of mimosa trees too and get excited when I spot them.<br />Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01317395861652027863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326466567275759941.post-77028207398291079002013-06-25T09:52:24.420-04:002013-06-25T09:52:24.420-04:00What a wonderful heartfelt piece. Conveys so much ...What a wonderful heartfelt piece. Conveys so much about your mom, you and your relationship. Lois Petersonnoreply@blogger.com