Tag Archives: Emoting

Celebrating Tommy

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I used to work at a school brimming with energy, dedication, events, and wild wonderful curriculum and I met up with some of its amazing staff yesterday. It was a bittersweet occasion because a longtime teacher was moving on to another … Continue reading →

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Brooding

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning I sketched with the North Park Drawing Group. It was a good session because the model put an enormous amount of expression into his poses and it was challenging to capture them. I like this sketch because the model’s slumping posture … Continue reading →

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Catching Up on Shared History

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

My husband was once a child in Hungary. His family, like countless others, was injured by forces beyond their control including World War II, the Holocaust, forced labor and revolution. All they wanted was to live and love within their … Continue reading →

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On the Train to Budapest

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday we crossed Austria and Hungary by train, arriving in Budapest in the early evening. A man one aisle up and across from us was working on an academic paper through much of the trip. His body language indicated reflection. … Continue reading →

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I Wouldn’t Put It That Way…

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Research takes time because clarity comes from considering the nuances of an idea, which is not a speedy process. Sometimes even after forty years of working together it can feel like you are just getting started at understanding an idea. … Continue reading →

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Enjoying a Moment Outside La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

People throng to La Familia Sagrada Basilica in Barcelona, which has been under construction since 1882, mostly because Antoni Gaudi’s vision for a church that teaches through its design is just plain awe inspiring. While we waited in the park … Continue reading →

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A Kindred Spirit

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Every now and then I meet someone who has a way of seeing the world that just clicks with me. In this case I met a long retired educator who still feels the fire for putting the power of education … Continue reading →

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