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Richard Kigel
teacher, writer , Philosophy Day School Location: Staten Island, NY United States Joined: Jul 1st, 2009 |
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When it comes to reading, writing and books, I bring the practical skills of an experienced literacy professional to my work. A veteran of thirty years teaching in Brooklyn public schools, trained at Columbia University’s Institute for Teaching Reading and Writing, I have been on the front lines in the literacy wars, inspiring students in reading and writing for a generation.
MY CHILDHOOD’S HOME: Growing Up With Young Lincoln ( SynergEbooks 2006) is a vivid authentic account of Lincoln’s most formative years in the actual words of those who knew him best. It is the only Lincoln book for adult readers to focus on his formative years, offering intimate details in authentic eyewitness testimony unmatched in all Lincoln literature. Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer, Co-Chair of the U.S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission wrote: “Richard Kigel has provided an irresistible and inspiring saga of Lincoln’s rise from obscurity to the threshold of greatness. In recalling this eternally enchanting and quintessentially American Story, the book reminds us of the enduring promise of opportunity in a democratic society.” To read more reviews of MY CHILDHOOD’S HOME, please check my website: www.younglincoln.com. ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND: The Untold Story of History’s First Flight (SynergEbooks 2010) blends fiction and history, science and fantasy in a whimsical, high-spirited adventure through the darkest corners of our American past. Blending fiction and history, science and fantasy, ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND is a whimsical, high-spirited adventure through the darkest corners of our American past, a celebration of ingenuity and perseverance, a triumph of the human spirit. The opening chapter of my adult novel in progress was recently awarded Honorable Mention in the Mainstream/Literary Short Story category of the 76th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition.
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I currently work with Philosophy Day School
as teacher, writer I have 38 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry. |
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Have a great week. Tagged by How May I Help You NC on 08/25/2015 |
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RICH, COME OUT COME OUT WHERE EVER YOU ARE AND JUST SAY, "HI"...MISS YA MUCH...HAPPY NEW YEAR FORM YOUR BIA FAMILY (SMILE) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 12/27/2013 |
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Hello Bro. Rich,
I was thinking of you today and decided to send you some love.
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WHAT A GREAT ST. PATTY'S DAY PERSENT TO LOOK U AND SEE YOU IN TEH MOST POPULAR BLOGGER'S SPOT...IT COULD BE JUSTMY IMIGNATION BUT I BELIEVE IT MADE MY RIGHT KNEE THAT HAS BEEN GIVING ME HELL FOR THE PAST FEW DAYS FEEL MUCH BETTER.LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL (SMILE) TTAKE CARE AND HOW IS THE BOOK?(SMILE) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 03/17/2013 |
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HI MY BROTHER, AND HOW ARE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY??? AND I NEED RIGHT NOW AIDE AND COMFORT THAT THIS SEQUESTER BULL IS NOT GOING TO HAVE A NEGATIVE AFFECT ON THOSE FUTURE WRITTERS OF YOURS...HOW IS THE BOOK COMING? WE ARE EXPECTING RECORD SETTING 80 DEGREES HERE NEXT WEEK. (SMILE) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 03/11/2013 |
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Rich my brother, there is no way I can find words to thank you for the info you provide...example..I had turned off my computer to go watch tv and what do I see about five minutes ago...on a CNN news up date they were taling about there is now an ongoiing investigation inito if some levees have been breached on purpose so that some who should not have suffered as they did from Isaac were forced to suffer...if you had not posted what this lady wh o spoke with Romney had said, I would have no idea how to understand what the reporter was talking about. they may have blocked out what she had to say to people like me over the tv, but someone heard what she had to say...mybe our president,home land security, huh??? LOL (smile)
THANKS... Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 09/01/2012 |
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You have mail. (smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 06/19/2012 |
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...so sorry the "our" being livin ghistory was meant to be y-o-u being living as a part of both Black and American l history...(smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 03/24/2012 |
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Hi after my Doctor and I interduced oursleves...I told him taht because I have heard so much about chemo and radology until be for we go any farther I wanted to tell him I was a NDB...I then handed him a card with our 6 word chant onit and ask him if he would put it inmy medical record and if I ever tell him tha tI have had enough so I was going to just stop the treatments fo rhim to just hand me that card. He said he would be glad to do so.Wen I see Dr. Nguyen I most likely will be there for my first chemo treatment and I shall do the same with him.I have realized how I have never been down tis road before so I have no guide line to follow. And, you know me, I want allof my bases to be covered(otfl) (smile)How is the book coming?What great storys yo uwill be telling your grandchildren about our being living making of Black and American history with tis repeat of the 60s going on righ tnow...It is not a movement until England come in as help her off springs...I got tis from a Bhistory class professor when he explained why our most prestigous colleges are full of English professors because America has not grown up enough to take care of its self with Mother England. And, ti sis true right down to the 60s, because the most educated minds in Americaknows to stopit when England comes in directly to the mix...tis is not going away and now that you know about England's ties notice right after the news about England and Europe following her, D.C got it all kicking fast...theyhave stipped demand we come to them, they come to us...and looking back on it this way Iknow you see what I am talkiing about, right? LOL (smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 03/24/2012 |
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There "I" go again, embarrasing my brother Cow on my @Reggie post. lol (smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 03/13/2012 |
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I should put this into an email, but iot is easier here...do you go any distance to do book signings?I don't where my mind has been, colleges always have their clubs invite authors to come I am going to talk with my two granddaughters about maybe your coming there for a book signing and with ant bee sh will fit right into women month in March...
I have been calling ucd, but the sectrary is never there...I want to get some email address of a few people so you can ask if they would like to review your book on our site...this idea came to me today,I just hope a few of those when I was there is still there.Our profossor pat turner use to produce programs like the one tonight with still in it,...that is how she was able to get Alex Haley to come speak at our class one day.I believe she now runs th eBlack women department now...I will let you know...I am so behind ion what I was suppose to get done...so before m operation I want to get these emails lined up. (smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 02/07/2012 |
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Yeah, can't wait to see excerps from ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND.. (smile)...and don't forget pres. A.L. is very, very important in our BIA history also...(hnit, hint, hint)lol... Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 02/06/2012 |
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Am I the only one who comes her, rich?I gave up trying to send you a private email on this so delete it when your read it "K"?I had som dye put in my vains last week and had a cat scan (or a pat scan)there is something on my lung and ther will tell me what it is tomorrow. If cancer at leaset I am getting it one at a time...there is a lump on one of my lungs. I am fine, but my children are going out otf their minds.They are trying to get me to come east, no , home is here now.If cancer it will be caught before any damage. I have been taking cemo for the past 5 years by pills until about 6 months ago when my doctor said 5 years and fine,They tak emy blood count every 60 months and ther have been no compaloint...the hard part is having so many different doctors. I have only told you for right now...the test will be read by the first doctor tomorrow and hen anlther one next Thursday....So now all I have to do is go to my NDB benifet bank and start draeing on those benefits I have been getting in my life and, I will be alright. (smile)
If it turns out to be another cancer then is is going to be a tiny in the same place on. my doc said it is good because it has not grown any and cancer cells grows by the day.
so I will say good night, because I have a busy full day tomorrow...see ya soon...plese give your wife and grands big hugs from me. (smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 02/03/2012 |
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Hi, "I" am back on planet earth once more. lol...did you see my girl tonight? She was being mischivous and having so much fun it seem. I don't see her like this much as I would like to see her so relaxed.(smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 01/31/2012 |
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Hi, miss ya. I was so glad I was able to find your Hazel and elizabeth post. Dr. M H-P mentioned this classic picture as she commented on this picture of gov. Brewer and our president. She talked about it being a shame that some must exibit this kind of behavior be they believe it is correct or not, just not to be seen as an out cast in their group.Yes so much has changed and so much has not therefore those like you and I and Siebra and others stilll have a lot of work to do. (smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 01/27/2012 |
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It is a shame, but now I only come on this site to see your postings.other than taht it is just too depressing coming here righ tnow. (smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 01/05/2012 |
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Grading school papers or working on your book? At any rate, miss ya much.(smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 11/01/2011 |
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Grading school papers or working on your book? At any rate, miss ya much.(smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 11/01/2011 |
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Hi RICH IF YOU SEE MY BROTHER COW...hAY BROTHER COW, IF YOU SEE EITHER PLEASE TELL THEM THEIR PRESENTS IS BEING REQUESTED ON TEH BLOG DEDICATED TO EITHER OR BOTH. LOL (SMILE) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 10/09/2011 |
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Great seeing Stewart and Colbert back on, I need a few laughs on politics. (smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 09/07/2011 |
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Can't wait fo rmy cousin to get to know my favorite school teacher. lool (smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 08/27/2011 |
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I can't wait until the school year is over for my little one. His kindergarten teacher is really "irking" me and besides that, I'm really tired (of some of the helicopter parents). Uggh! I signed up for a school field trip, but I'm really rethinking that. ((lol)) Mom needs a vacation desperately. Tagged by Jen Fad on 05/26/2011 |
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Regarding your comments re: White Hunters (Black Women Loving White Men)
[When it gets hot, everybody sweats. ] That's a fact, but I will add everybody not only sweats but also smells,too~ha! I noticed that Sister Irma was the only woman who commented. I think that silence shows the general attitudes of people, don't you? Although there are many eligible suitors among non Black men, the attitude of many (not all Black women) is that of Brother Jamal's OPINION when it comes to dating non Black men.
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Hi Rich,
Just checking in with you.
Take care of yourself
Tomi Tagged by Thomasena Martin-Johnson on 04/07/2011 |
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I did read your blog about the unions. I am still kind of leery about them. I have never been in one. I was in the Army for 23+ yrs and now work for a private company. I have witness the unions in action here in Boston. Our firefighters have been against random drug testing. About two yrs ago two firefighters were killed in the line of duty. One of them had drugs in his system, the other one was drunk. The union had been protecting them for years, the mayor and city councilers did not back down. No testing....no new contract(w/ a hefty pay raise). Now imagine if the company I worked for I came in under influence what would happen. Now there is an issue with the same city emplyees not showing up for work and having someone else cover for them while they work another job. Some have not been on the job in months...yes I said months. The jury is still out on what's going to happen in this case.
the same goes for our police. They had a racket whereas any type of construction going on , they had to be on paid detail at the site vs having just a regular person . Our govenor kicked this out.
Don't get me wrong, I am for workers rights, safety in the workplace , fair wages, etc. If I am expected to pay into my retirement, so should they. Should collective bargaining still be in place, yes but boundaries need to be negotiated.
I had thought about teaching but I don't have the patience. I just tutor a few days a week. I can handle that. Tagged by Dorothy Johnson on 02/19/2011 |
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Hi Rich,
How much DO U know about Gerrit Smith and William G. Allen?
Trying to locate a photo of William G. Allen. He was born in the town of my great great grandfather.
Joan
www.CottonPickinPaycheck.com
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HI RICH, I WANT TO SAY THIS OUT IN THE OPEN...I DID NOT SEE THIS COMING WHEN IT HAPPENED TO STEVE...BUT I DO SEE IT COMING AFTER YOU...I HAVE ALREADY GONE ON YOUR BLOG AND APOLOGIZED TO YOU ON BEHALF OF THIS SITE...I DID THIS AS SOON AS I SAW THAT BLOG IN ITS EFFORTS TO COME AFTER YOU FOR YOU OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS SITE THE SAME WAY AS STEVE. (SMILE) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 10/01/2010 |
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THANS RICH FOR JUST BEING YOU. (SMILE) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 09/21/2010 |
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Hi Rich, I enjoy your blogs greatly; I've been following them for some time. You are always the gentleman, more so than me, who was getting dangerously close to starting a political feud, but you did not let that happen. You have my utmost respect, and I am sure we will be great friends. I will let you know more about my educational activities shortly. I am working in the nonprofit sector. Tagged by Adam Fate on 09/05/2010 |
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I've missed you but I know you've been busy! Tagged by Jen Fad on 09/03/2010 |
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I remember I had both White and Black (and Indian and Africans and Polish and etc..) ask me this, but there was a young Polish American guy who asked me once in a round the way routine how I could afford to work two days a week (as if all Black women have to work 3 to 4 jobs); I told him that since then Pres. Bush had cut out welfare and started work-for-fare that if I worked any more than two days a week, I wouldn't be able to get as many food stamps. We both laughed. How's that for a sense of humor. Tagged by Jen Fad on 08/14/2010 |
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HI rich, if you have not read my comment to Jen on her blog about gay marriage then please go read it...I am putting this on your spot here so Jen will not gointo this 'talking about her behind her back...Jen knows why I am so upset iwth her trying to play innocent over thie mess that Jamal started withclark because she is the one who introduced this bad bheavior on this site and now she is actiong like she has never seen any thing so bad before...now her playing the she is for equality bull just got on my last nerve as does anyone trying to keep any falsely educated on purpose...(smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 08/08/2010 |
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hAVE A COOL dip and take some beautiful pictures and then have a glass of good wine fo rme...This hell raiser needs something relaxing like this on their mind. lol (smile) Tagged by ROBINSON IRMA on 07/17/2010 |
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The closest I am getting is Dr. Ali Mazruri---but not there yet. Im still working on Phylis Tagged by robert powell on 07/09/2010 |
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Absolutely agree that the controversy is from the African American side more than anything~~~ Although, I try to stay neutral on blog topics this most recent one really was something I was grappling with for sometime after having to endure some other bloggers comments. I'd absolutely love to read your story synopsis. Send it to jenivert@yahoo.com Tagged by Jen Fad on 06/29/2010 |
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