"To be nobody but myself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." ~ E. E. Cummings ~ What does it mean to be YOU?
Wow! It’s amazing how parts of my life intersect. I wrote a post for my Successful Teaching blog this weekend about trying to be me and then I read this quote and prompt. Please click here to see what I wrote about Growing Up Chinese in an American World. Thanks for stopping by and reading!
Image: Women’s Benevolent Association in New York – Museum of Chinese in America
Monday, March 16, 2009
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Fasinating post. I was one of the lucky kids that grew with parents who teached tolerance (almost a "have to" since dad was in the Air Force). I have really loved meeting new people and learning about their heritage. Looking forward to hearing more about your.
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