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Welcome to the sounding board for Chase March. Here you will find my various articles about a variety of topics (DJ Events and news, book reviews, skatepark tours, teaching-related articles and resources, and much more)
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Springbank Skatepark (London, Ontario)
I’ve been collecting trails for a while now on this blog. Whenever I run a new one, I take a few pictures and write about it. I’ve decided to do the same thing with my favourite skateboarding spots. Today we are going to explore the latest skatepark to be built in London, Ontario, Canada. It’s…
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The Write Start: Nurture Writing at Every Stage
I don’t often take my own advice of taking the summer off from teaching. I usually find something to read at the very least. I think it’s important to develop professionally and books are a great way to do so. I found this book over the summer at the library. I wasn’t looking for a…
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Avid Reader . . . Still Collecting Book Experiences
I’ve never kept a reading log before. I always thought that it missed the point. I read because I enjoy it, because it’s a great way to experience stories, because I love the written word, and because I am a writer and appreciate the craft. This year, I decided to at least keep track of…
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Make Mistakes and Roll With Them
“Weren’t you worried you would make a mistake?” I ask. “Made two of ‘em. No one seemed to notice.” I nearly choke on my carrot stick. “What? You made two mistakes?” “Acting’s like real life, Mon. You make a mistake, you keep going. Everyone adapts. It’s no big deal.” He hurries to say hello to…
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Too Many Things, a Doom, and Finally a Daredevil
I saw these gumball superhero figures that looked really cool. I put my two-dollar coin into the machine and hoped that I would get a Daredevil to add to my collection. I got Thing from the Fantastic Four instead. I thought I’d try again. I put another twoonie in the machine and got another Thing. On…
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Teaching Tip – Financial Literacy
Welcome to Teaching Tip Tuesday! Every week I share with you a tip that I hope you will find useful in your teaching. You can visit the Teaching Tips Archive to see all of the tips in the order I have posted them over the years. Please check that page as I will continue to…
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A Photographic Tour of Coves Trail
It’s time for another edition of my photographic tours! Today, we will be exploring The Coves Swallowtail Grove. Swallowtail Grove is a butterfly garden containing native plants required by butterflies for food and habitat – there is an interpretive sign on site. The grove is accessible from a mowed path through Greenway Park or an…
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Stopped by a Train (But Admiring the View)
I don’t always have my camera in the car when I get stopped by a train, but I had just gone for a trail run and some great graffiti kept zooming passed me, so I grabbed my camera and took a few shots. I don’t think train graffiti really harms anyone. In fact, I think…
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Ta-Ku Interview and Mixset
Chase: “All right everybody, this is Chase March. We have a very special guest today on the program, all the way from Perth, Australia. Welcome to DOPEfm and The Word is Bond Podcast, Ta-ku.” Ta-Ku: “Thanks for having me.” Chase: “It’s definitely nice to get in touch with you. I am sure a lot of…
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Residential Schools Novels, Memoirs, and Picture Books
Residential schools have had a considerable impact on children, families, and entire communities. In 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper apologized to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people on behalf of Canada for a over a century of residential schools. This small action helped to expose Canadians to this long-hidden aspect of our history. This is…