Author Archives: darafarrar

The Thing I Didn’t Know I’d Lost

I had a small, unexpected moment the other day. I was holding a newspaper. Not scrolling headlines. Not tapping links. Actually holding it — the weight of it, the sound when I folded it, the faint smell of ink on paper. It surprised me how natural it felt… and how long it had been sinceContinue reading “The Thing I Didn’t Know I’d Lost”

From One Parent to Another: What Happens Now Without the Department of Education?

I’m not usually one to write publicly about political shifts, but as a parent, I can’t stay quiet about this. The recent dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education has left me deeply unsettled. And if you’re a parent too, maybe you’re feeling that same tightness in your chest—that same mix of confusion, fear, andContinue reading “From One Parent to Another: What Happens Now Without the Department of Education?”

Future of Language Education: It’s A Big Deal!

Imagine this: You’re in a hospital waiting room with a loved one who has just been rushed in for emergency care. The doctors are asking critical questions, but your loved one doesn’t speak English fluently. Without a translator available, they struggle to communicate their symptoms, medical history, and urgent needs. A delay in understanding couldContinue reading “Future of Language Education: It’s A Big Deal!”

Embracing Change at Every Age: The Everlasting Journey of Growth

Age knows no bounds in the journey of growth. Embrace change at every turn, for in the endless pursuit of transformation, we discover the boundless possibilities that define the essence of our humanity. In the grand tapestry of life, age is not a barrier to transformation—it is a testament to the enduring power of theContinue reading “Embracing Change at Every Age: The Everlasting Journey of Growth”

Pause – Reflect – Fly: The Gift of Reflection

As the calendar turned its pages, signaling the arrival of a new year, the air buzzed with anticipation and the promise of change. For many, including myself, this was a time for resolutions, a fresh start, and the pursuit of new paths, habits, and aspirations. As I settled back into the familiar routine of dailyContinue reading “Pause – Reflect – Fly: The Gift of Reflection”

From the other side of the looking glass…

Have you ever thought about the other side? Not like the other side of life – life after death (I’ll save that for another day) This is the time of the year when people all around us celebrate Spring, the awakening of Mother Nature. Welcoming Her into the beauty and the adornment of a newContinue reading “From the other side of the looking glass…”

beacause someone always did…

Have you ever thought about why someone always leaves one light on in a house at night? I typically do not have a normal sleep schedule (if you cannot already tell). Typically I go to bed when work is done, I can’t keep my eyes open, or a dog wakes me up to go out.Continue reading “beacause someone always did…”