Elizabeth O'Brien
Made in Minnesota, I call St. Paul home, as well as Northeast Georgia, and rural Japan. I m married to a brilliant theologian slash geek and we love to laugh.
I m a freelance writer, published poet, cook and baker, and I m in my 5th year of teaching as a licensed K-8 teacher.
My interests are multifaceted, and I love to learn more about these things so that I can better write about them.
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I m a freelance writer, published poet, cook and baker, and I m in my 5th year of teaching as a licensed K-8 teacher.
My interests are multifaceted, and I love to learn more about these things so that I can better write about them.
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B.S. in Elementary Education from Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN. Certificates in Bible and Theology as well as Middle School Communication Arts and LiteratureInterests
education, home making, green living, books, movies, religion, culture, sewing, cooking, running, infertilityFavorites
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The Vacation that Almost Killed UsI needed a vacation just to recover from this vacation!
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Foreigner's Survival Guide to a Japanese Tea CeremonyIf you have a chance to partake in a tradition Japanese tea ceremony, here are a few basics you need to know. The list is neither complete nor without error, but it will get you comfortably through the ceremony. -
FebruaryFebruary morning, on the way to work, a sunrise took my breath away. -
Confessions of a Girl Gamer: Video GamesMany girls leave video games to the guys because it seems that most games have little to do with feminine interests, but as I've come to learn, there is a smorgasbord of games, and even the pickiest player can find something that suites him OR her.
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Sonnet of the SeaMy sonnet in which I tackle my paralyzing fear head-long and explain the journey I'm on. -
Confessions of a Girl GamerVideo games and RPGs and board games, oh my! I used to be repulsed by the geeky underworld of gaming, but now it holds rather an interesting appeal for its uses of story, strategy, and critical thinking. Not to mention the fun factor!
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Saving Money Japan-Style!Here are my favorite ways I've found to help balance our household budget. They're easy, practical, and for some of them, just the way we do things in Japan! You can easily implement some or all of them into your busy lifestyle.
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Recycling in Rural JapanHave you ever thought of the work that goes into recycling? In our coastal city in rural Japan, we do all the cleaning and sorting of our recyclables--before it ever gets to the pickup site! But it's all worth it as we keep our community clean.
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A Hero FoundNeed a new book to recommend to your elementary classroom this spring? Need a new exciting book to keep your kids reading this summer? Or maybe you, like me, just enjoy a fresh take on old Greek classics? Say no more! I've got a book for you.
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Top Five Picks for Summer Camps in the Twin CitiesGive your child a summer to remember this year! Choose from nature camps, music camps, technology camps, and daily day camps. You can't go wrong with giving your child a week of fun and learning in the Twin Cities!