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Nov.30.2011
that's a good picture. not only does it show him happy, but if you look in his hand and notice the blow torch, it also shows him with his favorite fireworks lighting instrument.
dad the engineer. dad the dad. dad my dad, a little, or in the eyes of some, a lot, on the crazy side. freakishly smart...
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Nov.27.2011
I forget which streaming video service I was on, but I got recommended the movie "If a Tree Falls: A story of the Earth Liberation Front," I guess based on the other documentaries I watch. Recommender systems are interesting because I don't actually watch many political documentaries. As...
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Nov.22.2011
i just got the new requirements for what kind of identification i need to bring with me to renew my drivers license in february. i am writing this to tell you that i will not be bringing my passport, birth certificate, social security card and a bill from the past 60 days. instead, i will be...
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The time has come, the Walrus said. Perhaps things will become worse and then better. Perhaps there’s a small god up in heaven readying herself for us. Another world is not only possible, she’s on her way. Maybe many of us won’t be here to greet her, but on a quiet day, if I listen very carefully, I can hear her breathing. ~ Arundhati Roy”
About Brooke
I am all but re-writes on a PhD in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences, focusing on teacher knowledge. I am also a peace person, former peace activist from Eugene, Oregon. Currently I'm trying to make a go of a life for myself in Safut, Amman,...
Causes Brooke Robertshaw Supports
Justice for the Palestinian People
Peace stuff.
Understanding White Privilege.
Lots of other peace and justicy things.
Brooke’s Favorite Books
Long Quiet Highway, Natalie Goldberg
Annapurna: A Woman's Place, Arlene Bloom
Blood Brothers, Abuna Elias Chacour
A Revolution in Kindess, Anita Roddick, Ed....