Story is a powerful way to build compassion and bridge understanding between cultures. Story has the power to heal as well as teach.

Nancy Bo Flood Throughout her life Bo Flood has enjoyed reading, writing, and the sharing of stories. Her work has focused primarily on children and young adults, as counselor, teacher, or parent. She has conducted workshops of child abuse, learning disabilities, play therapy, as well as creative writing. Through either work or research, Bo has lived in Malawi, Africa, Hawaii, Japan, the western Pacific, and, most recently, the Navajo Nation Reservation. Legends and folklore are of particular interest to Bo, for they hold the magic and mystery of other people’s–or generation’s–beliefs. When we read, we learn–about ourselves and about someone, somewhere–or sometime–else.

Who Are These People?  Who Are These Online Students?

“I am leaving the country today and I will not have access to Internet until Wednesday or Thursday of next week.  If I can I will definitely chime in on discussion threads.” 

I had not heard from this student for over ten days.  His work had been excellent; his discussions posted frequently.  Why the sudden silence and then the surprise message? [click to continue…]

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Desert Wind, Spring Wind

March 11, 2009

Listen to a performance Desert Wind, Spring Wind by Bo Flood, at www.cricketmagkids.com 
Performed by Pablo R., Dana R., Rebecca O., and Jon R.  
A performance poem in two voices, published in Cricket Magazine, March/April 2009

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What is Life?

March 10, 2009

   What is life?
It is the flash of a firefly in the night.
It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime.
It is the little shadow which runs across the grass
                        And loses itself in the sunset.
 
Crowfoot,  Siksika  (Blackfoot)

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Take Joy

February 18, 2009

Essay 2-09-2009 – Nancy Bo Flood
A toddler holds onto the edge of the couch. She looks at you, grins… lets go. Her whole face lights up with joy and satisfaction. Then she frowns, concentrates and ever so carefully reaches out one foot, then the other, hands outstretched, balancing.
Take joy. Each step.

And then begin again, trying, [...]

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something to think about today

February 6, 2009

Sometimes you have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down.   Yamada

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