Care Package: 1. A parcel of food, money, or luxury items sent to a loved one who is away. 2. A digital gathering of cultural touchstones on ethandezotelle.com, put together to brighten your day a bit.

POEM: Summer Wind by William Cullen Bryant
It is a sultry day; the sun has drunk
The dew that lay upon the morning grass;
There is no rustling in the lofty elm
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ART: Daniel Martin Diaz’s Digital Biology

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QUOTE: Those who cannot understand how to put their thoughts on ice should not enter into the heat of debate.  — Friedrich Nietzsche
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SONG: I Do Love You by Billy Stewart

TRAVEL: Painted Hills, Wheeler County, OR

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SOMETHING FOR THE EDUCATORS OUT THERE: Napping: Do’s and Don’ts for Healthy Adults

Two weeks into summer vacation, I have cherished the naps I’ve been able to fit in. As with all things, though, there’s a right way and a wrong way to go about getting in an extra snooze. For example, naps of 10 to 20 minutes are recommended, as opposed to the two or three-hour sleep jags I enjoy. Check out this article for more helpful info I wouldn’t be able to give you otherwise.

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