January of 2013
I have not blogged for a long
time. I am ready to begin a new slant, a
new focus. I can tell from my lack of entries that I am going a different
direction. The timing is right. I have moved to a new city, and I am on a
winter road trip. So, pick up your
imaginary suitcase and go with me on this new journey.
Many of you may know that I have
been trying to write a memoir of my first year of teaching in New Orleans. Den and I integrated schools in 1967. We did not know we were “token” integrators,
but through my research in writing this book, I have discovered many surprising things
about that year. So, I am going to
merge the old with the new. I am going
to write some of my stories, my findings, my understandings, and frustrations
of writing this book. I would cherish your remarks, your questions, and even
your evaluations if this story holds your interest. I hope the blog will be more interactive this
year. I am going to have to depend on
you. I value your comments. I need your reactions. I hope this new format is interesting to you
and helpful in completing my book.
OK, grab your bag and let’s go.
Sandi, this is the first I had heard the actual content of your book. This sounds so interesting. I can't imagine what it was like to integrate schools in New Orleans. Living a year in Tuscaloosa, Alabama was definitely an educational experience for me. I can't wait to read your memoir!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Bethany. Writing the memoir forty-five years later is a road trip of ups and downs. I am interviewing my former students this week. It is a mountain high. Thanks for responding.
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