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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk, Ph.D.

Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk, Ph.D.

I'm a mom, teacher, researcher, and ultimately, a storyteller. I have a PhD in education, take photos, conduct research, and love sharing stories about life.
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Lightning

Stay Today

The smell of the fresh rain hitting the gravel road, The light that showed, Roared, And sparked in the sky, Reminding us of the beauty of nature, Connected, Often neglected, Reflected in the intimacy we lack with our surroundings and each other. Gray skies wash away the pain we'
24 Jul 2022 1 min read
Heartland of the United States
Midwest

Heartland of the United States

I do find that many folks who have been trapped in a city, regardless of where in the country, are unfamiliar with the realities of the rest of the country.  Let me preface this with this: Yes, I know that The United States has a longstanding and intimate relationship with
10 Jul 2022 4 min read
The Cosmos
Poetry

The Cosmos

(Pictured above: Painting of Earth, Venus, Mercury, and the Sun surrounded by the cosmos. My 5-year-old daughter stopped me from covering up my attempt at the cosmos as she said, "Art doesn't need to be perfect, Mommy." So I didn't cover them
22 Sep 2019 1 min read
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