Monthly Archives: February 2025

Screen Time & Social Ties: Navigating the Digital Dilemma

I apologize for the late post, but I ended up watching all of the videos because they were incredibly engaging. They sparked so many thoughts and emotions, and I found myself deeply reflecting on the impact of social media, not … Continue reading

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Sourdough on Sabbatical: How I Stored My Starter for Hopeful Vacation Success

After weeks of carefully nurturing my sourdough starter from scratch watching it bubble, grow, and finally produce my very first successful loaf the thought of leaving it unattended for two whole weeks sent me into full-on research mode. I had … Continue reading

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From Memes to Misinformation: Navigating Digital Culture in the Classroom

Introduction: The digital world is constantly reshaping how we communicate, learn, and teach. From viral memes to crowdsourced platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Wikipedia, students engage with an ever-evolving online culture that influences their understanding of information, who am I … Continue reading

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The Journey to My First Sourdough Loaf: A Lesson in Patience, Science, and Social Media

On January 16th, I embarked on an adventure in sourdough, starting my own starter from scratch. By January 31st, I turned to Facebook for confirmation that my starter was ready to bake. The green light came when it had doubled … Continue reading

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The Sourdough Rollercoaster: From Doubt to Success

This week has been a whirlwind of ups and downs in my sourdough journey. Thursday, January 30th, marked the two-week milestone, and I nearly didn’t make it. My starter wasn’t rising, and I was on the verge of giving up. … Continue reading

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