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I am currently working as a certified ESL teacher at a private school in Wuxi, China. I have also taught Primary School, Middle School, and High school in Suzhou, China. I am now currently a High school Teacher in Wuxi, in the Jiangsu province. I am also tutoring older students who are planning to travel to English-speaking countries. Some of my older students that I am tutoring are preparing to take their entrance exam for various Universities. I also volunteer for our schoolโ€™s summer camp program. It is something I enjoy doing and at the same time the students learn a great deal about the western culture. I also worked at the SMIC summer camp in Shanghai in July of 2010 and 2011. During the last nine years I have been a volunteer teacher for the iCity charitable organization in Suzhou, China. I also have been doing a lot of volunteer work to promote our School.

Monday, September 01, 2025

Where has the summer gone? ๐Ÿ’“

September should focus on finishing those uncompleted tasks, rectifying and improving your current situation, because we all need self-improvement. So, find some uninterrupted time to search within, look at who you are now, take note of what still needs healing, and most of all, find forgiveness in your heart for yourself and others.

We should also take time to put ourselves in another personโ€™s shoes rather than being overly judgmental. In doing so, you will relinquish your selfishness and move closer to recognizing the universal love that encompasses us and everything around us. Self-tune yourself to the world and usher in love and healing. This is the core meaning of the number nine, and September, being the ninth month of the year, symbolizes spiritual awakening, enlightenment, and the fulfillment of our divine purpose. September also marks the end of one cycle and the beginning of another.

Let your September revolve around service, responsibility, and self-sacrifice. We will now witness our summer fade and autumn begin, a cycle of life and death in nature. Let us encourage one another to let go of the old and welcome the new, both in our external environment and within ourselves.

September comes from the Latin root septem-, meaning โ€œseven,โ€ because, in the original Roman republican calendar, September was the seventh month of the year rather than the ninth. The Roman calendar was only ten months long and included the following months: Martius, Aprilis, Maius, Junius, Quintilis, Sextilis, September, October, November, and December ....... โœŒ๐Ÿฆ…

 



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Tuesday, July 01, 2025

Goodbye, June, and Hello, July ๐Ÿ’“

Well, the month of June has passed us by, and the month of July is now upon us ๐Ÿ”†

July symbolizes true ambition; if you have ambitious goals, this month will take you closer to what you truly desire, and that will accentuate your inner power. Good things will take time to manifest this month, but this is your chance to make July a greater source of inspiration. If you believe in your inner power, all your potential will manifest for all to see.

If you were born in July, this is even greater because your life is full of opportunities. Equally, you have no excuses not to become successful because you can inspire yourself to become the person you ought to be ๐ŸŒž


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Friday, June 20, 2025

Happy first day of Summer ๐Ÿ’“

It is the first day of Summer, marking the longest day of the year. Summer is a time of renewal, abundance, and the peak of light and energy. Let us celebrate the abundance of outer light and, most of all, our inner light.  Take time this summer to connect with nature's rhythm and manifest your good intentions for yourself and the community as a whole. 

Many cultures and spiritual traditions recognize the summer solstice as a time to acknowledge growth, set new goals, and embrace the transition from darkness to light. It is a time for our inner light to light the way so that those we serve can see more clearly ๐Ÿต๏ธ

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Sunday, June 15, 2025

Happy Father's Day ๐Ÿ’“

A father's most significant legacy is measured by how he treats his children when no one is looking, and their influence on their child's life shall forever be unmatched.

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there ๐Ÿ’“


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Friday, June 06, 2025

Today, is the 81st anniversary of the D-Day invasion ........ ๐Ÿฆ…

During World War II, the D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944, united the Allied armies of land, sea, and air to form the largest invasion force in human history. The operation, code-named OVERLORD, delivered five naval assault divisions to the beaches of Normandy, France.

The Brother of my Paternal Grandfather parachuted into France with the 82nd Airborne Division - 81 years ago - during the D-Day invasion.

He was truly part of the greatest generation.

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Sunday, June 01, 2025

Goodbye, May, and Hello, June ๐ŸŒž

June is named after Juno, the Roman Goddess of Marriage (equivalent to Greek mythologyโ€™s Hera and the Celtic regionโ€™s ultimate mother, the Goddess Danu). June is said to be a good month to get married. 

Jolting with joy and the Sun, June is associated with equally radiant symbols, including the rare and highly valuable semi-precious stone Alexandrite.

June is also a month of balance. We have the โ€˜Motherโ€™ figures, Juno, Hera, and Danu, but we also have the โ€˜Father,โ€™ Zeus. This prominent patron of the month is the archetypal symbol of power, strength, clarity, and lightโ€”all of which, as we have seen, feature prominently throughout the symbols of this month. 

The month of June will bring us laughter and excitement. It is the month when energy integrates toward unity and compassion, and it is a time of fertility in all of nature. So, take the time to reflect on this month because it signifies the end of the year's first half. Ask yourself, โ€œDid I achieve all that I wanted to? Did I allow time to center and relax through the pressures, or did I react negatively in a stressful way?โ€ It is a choice to be stressed out; I sometimes do that to myself, too. 

During this time, listen to your inner voice because we all have lessons to learn spiritually, at work, at school, or within our families. Reach out to one another - for all the goodness that seemed too far to reach is now within your grasp. Place yourself in the driverโ€™s seat and move toward your brighter self. You control your destiny, even though you may not know it yet. 

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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Freedom is internal .......

America spent over one trillion dollars trying to bend the world to its will, which made the other nations of the world unshakable.

We must also keep in mind that the United States doesn't have high-speed trains. We donโ€™t have roads that last. We donโ€™t have universal healthcare or an education system that ranks among the best. But we do have the most advanced weapons on Earth, pointed in every direction throughout the world.

If weโ€™d used even a fraction of that money on ourselves, our cities would hum like circuits. Our schools would shine. Our hospitals would heal. Our people might feel something we havenโ€™t felt in a long timeโ€”progress ๐Ÿค”

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Monday, May 26, 2025

Remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country ๐Ÿ’“

Remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country  ๐Ÿ’“ 

This holiday, Memorial Day, was created to honor the many American men and women who died in military service. Focusing on those who made the ultimate sacrifice sets it apart from Veteransโ€™ Day, which honors all military veterans, living and dead  ๐Ÿ’“

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Sunday, May 25, 2025

This is an Interesting episode of Meet the Press ๐Ÿ‘

This is an extraordinarily informative broadcast of Meet the Press. It is an episode entirely dedicated to the mental health crisis in America, which was the first thing I noticed when I returned to America.


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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Habemus papam!

I still can't get over the fact that there is an American Pope. He took the name Leo because the last Pope named Leo was Leo XIII. He was called the Pope for the working class and fought for equal pay and equal rights for all working men and women. I never imagined there would be an American Pope in my lifetime, and I have been a recovering Catholic for many years ๐Ÿค”

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Monday, May 05, 2025

Happy Cinco De Mayo Day ๐Ÿ’•


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Thursday, May 01, 2025

Goodbye, April, and Hello, May ๐ŸŒบ

May is the last full month of spring, and it is named for the Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants, also from the Latin word maiores, โ€œelders,โ€ who were celebrated during this month. Maia was considered a nurturer and an earth goddess, which may explain the connection with this springtime month.

Undoubtedly, May is a beautiful month for both hemispheres. In the North, spring is gradually blooming into summer, while the South celebrates autumn's gorgeous colors and harvest.

This month has the energy to help us reach our goals and heart desires. We utilize Mayโ€™s energies by going the extra mile with our projects; watching them succeed will be our ultimate reward.

May also brings about expansion and spiritual growth when we feel we can rise above adversity. The magical concept of May is that you donโ€™t know if you will succeed until you move out of yourself and give it a go.

The 1st of May marks the Beltane festival for the northern hemisphere, and Samhain is also celebrated on the 1st of May in the southern hemisphere. It was a time to dance, sing, and be merry. A time to emit your inner light and to show your love; it was also celebrated to usher in the new season.

Like all months in the Gregorian calendar, May was named by ancient cultures. The Greeks called it May after their goddess Maia, referred to in Roman culture as Bona Dea.

Let this month usher in positive energy to work on self-improvement. Live the journey, let your self-expression shine, dare to do things differently, and ask, โ€œWhat can I do to make this world a better place?โ€

Also, take the time on Sunday, May 11, to wish all mothers a happy Motherโ€™s Day.


 

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Thomas F O'Neill


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Tuesday, April 01, 2025

Goodbye, March, and hello, April ๐Ÿ’“

Life is an ever-renewing cycle of love and rebirth, so let the month of April reveal that to us with nature's blooming blossoms.

The name April is rooted in the Latin Aprilis, which is derived from the Latin aperire, meaning โ€œto open." This could refer to the opening or blossoming of flowers and trees, a common occurrence throughout April in the Northern Hemisphere.

Since months are often named for gods and goddesses, and since Aphrilis is derived from the Greek Aphrodite, it is possible the month was named for the Greek goddess of love (the goddess that the Romans called Venus)! Even now, April is a popular name.

The month of April goes way back; before January and February, it was added to the end of the year by King Numa Pompilius around 700 BCE. April was already the second month of the Roman calendar year (March was the first). It was around 450 BCE when April was rearranged into the fourth slot and assigned 29 days. But with the introduction of the Gregorian calendar by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, an extra day was added, and โ€œ30 days hath Aprilโ€ has been on our minds ever since.

People who are born in April tend to be energetic and active. They are enthusiastic and passionate about food, science, books, and travel. Apart from this, they pay more attention to actions than words. The people surrounded by April-born people will often have a bright smile with them.



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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Spring has sprung ๐ŸŒท

It's nature's way of saying, let love show its glory ๐ŸŒท


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Saturday, March 08, 2025

Happy International Women's Day ๐ŸŒน ๐Ÿ’“

What would the world be like without women? โ™ฅ๏ธ


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Saturday, March 01, 2025

Goodbye, February, and Hello, March ๐Ÿ’“

March is the first month of Spring, which begins between March 19-21. In the Southern Hemisphere, March is the same as September in the Northern Hemisphere. Each year March and June end on the same day of the week. It is the time of year when animals wake up from hibernation. 

The month of โ€œMarchโ€ is named after the Roman god of war, Mars, and this was the time of year to resume military campaigns interrupted by the cold of winter. Interestingly, March (or Martius) was the first month of the calendar year in the early Roman calendar.

In Celtic astrology, the third and fourth moons are essential in March. The year's third month celebrates the northern hemisphere's famous spring equinox (March 21-22). 

In addition, it is impossible to speak of the spiritual meaning of March without addressing this month's birthstone. It is aquamarine/heliotrope (also known as a bloodstone). It is easily recognizable, although very rare, by its dark green color and red spots. Legend has it that warriors once wore it during battles to calm their bleeding, ease their pain, and heal their wounds. 

May the upcoming spring fulfill all your desires and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul  ๐Ÿ’“



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Saturday, February 15, 2025

True friendships ๐Ÿ’“

True friendships are far more valuable than a thousand relatives and far lasting ๐Ÿ’“










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Friday, February 14, 2025

Happy Valentine's Day ๐Ÿ’“

Logic and reason will always fall short of understanding the reasons of a love-filled heart ๐Ÿ’“



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Saturday, February 01, 2025

Goodbye, January, and Hello, February ๐Ÿ’˜

In many cultures, the month of February is often associated with purification, love, and the transition from winter to spring; its name itself originates from the Latin "februare" meaning "to make pure," reflecting ancient Roman festivals of cleansing and renewal that took place during this month, including the Februalia, which involved making sacrifices to the gods.

In our Western culture, Valentine's Day is celebrated in February and is widely recognized as a month to focus on love, not just romantic love but also love for family, friends, and a higher power.
The ancient Roman festival "Februalia" emphasized cleansing rituals, making February a time for spiritual purification and letting go of negativity.
As February falls between the coldest part of winter and the approaching spring, it symbolizes a time of transition and rebirth.
Some ancient traditions within February celebrations, like the Parentalia, honored ancestors and their spirits.
February in the Hindu traditions falls within the month of Phalgun, associated with the goddess Saraswati, symbolizing knowledge and creativity.
In the Buddhist tradition, Makha Bucha is a significant Buddhist holiday that falls around the full moon in February.
Let February be filled with new, prosperous intentions and everlasting love. Imagine what could be accomplished if we knew we could not fail.

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Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Happy New Year! ๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅณ

 Happy New Year! ๐Ÿ’“

Let 2025 be filled with not planned but spontaneous blessings, shared with those we lovingly and generously invite into our lives.

We can bring happiness to 2025 by sharing our peace, love, and acceptance with all who seek it ๐Ÿ’–


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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Goodbye Autumn, and Hello Winter ๐Ÿ’“


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Saturday, December 14, 2024

The thing about friendship is they impact your life when the rest of the world takes a hiatus ๐ŸคŸ๐Ÿผ





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