A Drummer, Old Man, & the Whale: Trauma & Growth | Laura McCullough | TEDxBrookdaleCommunityCollege Laura’s compelling narrative intertwines loss, healing, and the awe of natural encounters. Explore how profound moments with nature and people inspire hope and foster a deeper understanding of life’s mysteries. A veteran educator with 25 years of teaching experience, Laura is a full professor of English at Brookdale Community College and has taught at Stockton and Ramapo. Specializing in trauma-informed, emotionally literate curricula, she emphasizes intra- and interpersonal development to help students find meaning and purpose. Her teaching spans writing, research, critical theory, and creative writing, focusing on self-discovery through language. An inaugural fellow in Brookdale’s Center for Transformative Learning, she founded CONNECTIONS, a peer support network for educators. A candidate for the Doctorate in Medical Humanities at Drew University, her research explores care ethics and inherited trauma. Her poetry collections include The Resurrection Jar, Women & Other Hostages, and The Wild Night Dress. A three-time NJ State Arts Council Fellow, she has received fellowships from Bread Loaf and Virginia Center for the Arts. She also edited A Sense of Regard and The Room and the World. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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A Drummer, Old Man, & the Whale: Trauma & Growth | Laura McCullough | TEDxBrookdaleCommunityCollege Laura’s compelling narrative intertwines loss, healing, and the awe of natural encounters. Explore how profound moments with nature and people inspire hope and foster a deeper understanding of life’s mysteries. A veteran educator with 25 years of teaching experience, Laura is a full professor of English at Brookdale Community College and has taught at Stockton and Ramapo. Specializing in trauma-informed, emotionally literate curricula, she emphasizes intra- and interpersonal development to help students find meaning and purpose. Her teaching spans writing, research, critical theory, and creative writing, focusing on self-discovery through language. An inaugural fellow in Brookdale’s Center for Transformative Learning, she founded CONNECTIONS, a peer support network for educators. A candidate for the Doctorate in Medical Humanities at Drew University, her research explores care ethics and inherited trauma. Her poetry collections include The Resurrection Jar, Women & Other Hostages, and The Wild Night Dress. A three-time NJ State Arts Council Fellow, she has received fellowships from Bread Loaf and Virginia Center for the Arts. She also edited A Sense of Regard and The Room and the World. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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I love to hear this. You’re one of the most amazing students I ever had the privilege to spend time with. And a great musician. Keep on being a light in the world that you are.

Omg Diego! I’ve never forgotten you! I learned a lot from you, as well. Sitting here today with a deep cold, sipping tea in my jammies, your note brought me to tears.

Following Historic & Dangerous Trump Immunity Ruling, Leader Schumer Led 34 Democratic Senators In Launching “No Kings Act” To Crack Down On Dangerous Precedent – To Eliminate Immunity For Presidents’... Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) led 34 of his Democratic...

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February 28 national boycott. Support only small businesses.

Trump announces task force to ‘eradicate anti-Christian bias’. WHITE HOUSE “FAITH OFFICE”

Massive boycott February 28, 2025. Let’s make it happen - hit the Fed in its wallet!!

So don’t commit to a “life time boycott”.
Let’s commit to a 28 Day boycott.
Just commit to “February” we don’t but from Target or Amazon but find a black owned shop/vendor instead. It will be hard and inconvenient and expensive. True.
But it’s just 28 Days. Let’s do it.
#BlackSky
#BlackSkyOver40

Puppy play morning drill

And it begins.

Waffles. Rescue. Little biking helmet.

Making sourdough. And poems.

Here 2

Just ordered ORBITAL.

My next poetry mss, THE RESURRECTION JAR, just went under contract. Looking to place the last of the poems.

We dive. We rise.