claire.she.goes

  • The Trouble with Teaching

    Note: This is a piece on a sensitive aspect of my teaching career. Although currently I live in an area that’s predominantly monocultural, I’ve worked for a school board that… Read more

  • Black In The 519

    I’ve lived in Small Town*, Ontario my whole life. Although certain things are happening now that make me feel hopeful, there are a few aspects of life here that get… Read more

  • Your mind matters.

    This is Mental Illness Awareness Week (#MIAW2016). I can’t speak about how this week gained its notoriety. However, what I wanted to do is speak a bit about therapy. I’ve… Read more

  • Self-care? Self aware.

    Well, guys, I’ve finally made a decision. I’m gonna start talking with you a bit about my struggles with self-care. Over the years I’ve come to realize that it’s something… Read more

  • So I Think I Can Teach.

    Still. In spite of everything. In spite of being an overly-sensitive dreamer. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve worked for  my local school board. In that time I… Read more

  • Books: See Me After Class

    Well, guys. I still want to work in education. I’ll tell you about that another time. Long story short–yesterday I had one hell of an epiphany about my career. Last… Read more

  • Idea: BlackGirlMagic Syllabus

    I’m in a season of self-appreciation. As a part of my self-care routine, I know that I need to take care of my mind. And as a Black, female writer,… Read more

  • Books: Brazen

    I remember when I first read Brazen. After an evening out, my copy was at home waiting for me. Earlier, I’d gone to Paris Lectures–an event where I’d shared some… Read more

  • Open?

    How open are you to life’s possibilities? I mean really, truly open. As I write this, I realize I haven’t been. I thought I was earlier this year. A few… Read more

  • My CaribbeanTales Giveaway

    I’m giving away tickets to the CaribbeanTales Film Festival. Check my video for details! Read more

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