Lemn Sissay: A child of the state

Originally Filmed on Ted Talks June 2012 and Published on YouTube on October 27, 2012 Poet and Playwright Lemn Sissay shares his childhood memories with us as a child of the system. He draws our attention to some great stories in history starring a hero that conquers their condition (Point…

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California ranks 40th in nation in children’s well being

This message was sent to me by Children Now, the leader of The Children’s Movement of California As the ninth largest economy in the world, California has great capacity to invest in children, but a new report says the state is falling short, ranking California 40th in children’s well-being. The 25th…

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Growing up to be “Happy”

A friend of mine sent this video to me today. She is thinking about using it for a presentation she will be conducting in a couple of months. What intrigued me, was the slide he shares on his studies of the science of being happy and healthy. One of the…

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My article in the Daily Republic today for How Far Will I Run

As reported by Amy Maginnis-Honey of the Daily Republic today FAIRFIELD — A Spanish class writing assignment was the impetus for Christina Baird penning her memoir, “How Far Will I Run.”…   …Baird, a Vacaville resident who serves on the city’s Community Services Commission, writes about her tumultuous journey to adulthood. Abuse…

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