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Roses

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Julie Hooker

Roses 11 January 2014 Enamored. From the day I met Dwight Hooker I was enamored. It was easy to fall in love. He held the door for me, insisted on driving and brought me roses. Dwight pulled up in mustard-colored … Continue reading →

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When I Become a Crazy Dog Lady Like You

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Julie Hooker

When I Become a Crazy Dog Lady, Like You . . . Teaching in a small town affords me the luxury of interacting with my students outside of the classroom. One of my students lives in my neighborhood. She cannot … Continue reading →

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Teachers Don’t Have the Luxury of “Bad Days”

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Having “a bad day” is a luxury that, for 180 days each year, is not an option for a teacher. Earlier this week, on historic Main Street in downtown Park City, I fell into fashion. The boutiques hosted an evening … Continue reading →

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Parallels: Turns, Students, Dogs, & Development

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Parallels  Living in Park City, a ski town, life is all about parallels.  In skiing, I roll onto one edge bending the ski into an arc so it doesn’t slide. Parallel turns require a strong base. By bending my knees … Continue reading →

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