Publishing Online?

So lately I've had a reoccurance of conversations about our book, which led me to consider alternate possibilities to the standard way of publishing. I don't know anything about self-publishing online, but my sister-in-law has scanned the entire book, so it is now in electronic format. I think we ought to just publish online, and that way it's finally out there for all to read. I'm not sure how to do this, but I'll begin looking in to it and keep posting here to let you know what's happening. If you check this blog, keep it up and I do read each and every post, so if you need to write something, know that at least one person will validate your truth. :)

Revisiting "The Book"

So I somehow stumbled upon a conversation with a few of my students the other day about the whole book fiasco and I just wanted to reiterate how freaking proud I am of what you all wrote in those pages and that I lost my job fighting for your/our freedom of speech. I would do it again a thousand times and my only regret is not being able to get them published. Somehow, sometime I do believe they will get out there in the hands of those young adults that most need to know they are not alone, but I am learning that "my time" is not always the right time.
So again, thank you all so much for having the courage and depth to let your secrets/fears/desires/wants/feelings out into the light for others to see. That is a rare and beautiful step to take; one most adults will never have the guts to do.
Love to you all!!!!!!!!!

Just Checking in Again :)

Hello gang,
Just popping in to check on any new posts and make sure I respond if I can. Hope all is well and, as usual, if you are reading this, take a minute to post something. It is always good to hear from you!

I wonder if anyone checks this anymore...

Obviously I don't but once a year or so, but only because no one else does so there is nothing to moderate! If you happen to swing by anytime in the future, drop a post to let us all know how you are. It's been too long since the "Catharsis" Incident. ;) All Hail Unjust Rule-breakers!!!!!!

Thanksgiving, 2009

Hey all,

I would love to hear what you are thankful for in your life today. It's so easy for us (human nature, really) to talk about what we hate or want to change or are bummed about, but we don't often focus and NAME the good things in our lives. It's almost like we have to fight against that negative nature in order to see that which is good (even if it feels like very, very little at the time).

So if you get a chance in this next month, post here what is good in your life. It is amazing how a simple thing like acknowledging that there is good, can change your outlook and actually bring more of that goodness to you.

I know this sounds kind of "hippy dippy", but it is true, and those damn hippies are happy and content with life for a reason! (I mean, besides the weed :-))

So, let's here it. You only live once; might as well meditate on the good of that life, right?

New School Year

Hey all,

It is a new school year which means many of you are off to new adventures in education and life. If you feel so inclined, do update us on what you are doing and where you are. I am still teaching in Orange County and loving it!

Let us know how you are!

To answer some recent questions...

1.  No, the blog hasn't "died" but without you little turkeys posting, it sure as heck isn't "living"!

2.  By all means, if you have a copy of the book, make as many freaking copies of it as you'd like and pass it out to the mailman if you want.  We have no restrictions anymore.

3.  Which brings me to point #3:  my school is out next week and I PROMISE to devote much of my summer to getting our book into the hands of editors, publishers and agents.  It too good to let go of, and no matter how much time passes, every single person I show it to is absolutely awestruck.  I'm am sooo not giving up - just need a bit of free time to work on it.

4.  CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF MY 2009 GRADUATES!!!!!

Even though I wasn't there with you for your senior year, I am so proud of you all and who you are.  And, truth be told, even if you didn't graduate but should have (and could have, if you really wanted to), I am proud of you, too.  All of you are amazing and so great to teach.  I will never forget my Rialto classes of 08 and 09 because of the journey we shared together.  Let's hope that one day real soon, it brings us all back together on the Oprah Show! :)