Category Archives: Education

This week has been Heavy on so many levels. I’m in Israel, waiting for the birth of my second grandson, who after 41 weeks has decided he doesn’t want to come out. He’s very content to float in his dark, … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 22, 2019 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 23 Comments

I’m sitting on a plane, flying from Tel Aviv, Israel–– after visiting my daughter, son-in-law and my beautiful 17-month-old grandson. Leaving them is always brutal. While I’m there, I lose myself in a beautiful world of baby laughter, love and … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 20, 2017 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 23 Comments

    Tis the season! While that statement inevitably makes many people think of holiday lights, trees to decorate, dreidels and menorahs, and gift buying, for thousands of high school seniors and their parents, December dit is the advent of … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 12, 2016 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 4 Comments

Warning: This post is about one of my children. Admittedly, I am not entirely objective when it comes to my kids; who is? Beware, there may be random acts of bragging, but this kid is pretty awesome, and I could … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 7, 2016 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 16 Comments

*This piece was also featured on Huffington Post this week; check it out here. Please hit the FB Like at the top, to support my work. Thank you! I don’t usually write about politics, or world issues. If you’ve read … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 17 Comments

Worrying About Honey Boo Boo.

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Dawn Quyle Landau

The other day I found myself worrying about Honey Boo Boo. Yes, there I was wondering what happened to Alana Thompson, AKA: Honey Boo Boo, the little girl who had her own show, for mostly behaving obnoxiously. I wasn’t a fan … Continue reading →

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Posted in Childhood sexual abuse, Education, Honey Boo Boo, Media, Tales From the Motherland, TV | Tagged , , , , , , , | 37 Comments

Unless you don’t read, don’t watch TV, or live under a rock, you’ve seen a numbered list recently. They’re everywhere! Every. Where! If you’re a blogger, as I am, or a reader of blogs and on-line “news,” current events sites, … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 23, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 42 Comments

Mohamud was my driver from San Diego to Del Mar. I don’t say something like that very often. I don’t have drivers. I am happy to carry my own bags; I don’t fly in first class, unless I am upgraded … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 22, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 25 Comments

Note:  I wrote most of this post, on the plane home from BlogHer14, five days ago. I was feeling energized, excited and enthusiastic to share the experiences I had there. But re-entry was not easy. I got home to all … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 1, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 34 Comments

Join us each week for the best in writing and fellowship. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields herds this merry group of Kool cats, with a weekly photo prompt and a reminder to: play nice, be respectful, and do your best work. Flash fiction at its best! … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 5, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 48 Comments