Author Archives: sboehme15

A Journey and Finale

Posted on May 11, 2015 by sboehme15

A dissertation.  Those who are writing one typically go through various stages. Love it. Hate it. Rewrite it. Edit it. Despite the late nights and revisions, the final product is rewarding. The writer has reached the mountaintop. While I am … Continue reading →

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Teaching the World

Posted on March 19, 2015 by sboehme15

Conflict comes in every form at every level of society. Sometimes it is productive or violent, sometimes political or personal. The Good Friday Agreement forged in 1998 heralds respect from various nations as not only sustaining peace, but also its … Continue reading →

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No Ordinary House in the Mountains

Posted on January 13, 2015 by sboehme15

Winding through the Wicklow Mountains with the sun glistening off the peaks of green shaded hilltops, I could not stop staring. Known as the “Garden of Ireland”, the landscape was glowing and nearly alive with the abundance of trees and … Continue reading →

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The First Day

Posted on December 4, 2014 by sboehme15

Swinging open the door, I peeked my head in. A few older gentlemen and ladies peppered the conference room. I was early to my first class. I sat there quietly unpacking my notebook and looked around. I found my first … Continue reading →

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