Thinking and Seeing for Better Being
The Art Room at 7:30 AM: Discovering Influence in Unexpected PlacesShe was the kind of student who carried an edge—sharp enough to keep people at a distance, tough enough to let you know she didn’t need anyone. At least, that’s what she wanted the world to believe.But at 7:30 AM, before the school day officially... Continue Reading →
If there were a biography about you, what would the title be? What Is It Really All About?History, if it’s honest, will tell the story of a man who spilled a lot of coffee.It will record his great achievements—some real, some imagined. It will note the moments when he believed the world would remember his... Continue Reading →
Stop Thrashing. Start Trusting. A Lesson in Letting Go, Abiding in Christ, and Not Drowning in Effort The Riptide Lesson I’ve never been caught in a riptide. But I’ve dreamed about it. More than once. And these are not peaceful, floating-on-my-back, enjoying-the-waves kinds of dreams. No, in these dreams, I’m in deep water. Too deep.... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat were your parents doing at your age?View all responses Great Grandpa Feeding the Chickens At 62, My Parents Built a Life of Welcome—What Am I Building? I turned 62 this past November. It’s a strange and reflective milestone—one that invites a look back, not just at my own life, but at my... Continue Reading →
The Great Vine Conundrum (or, Why I’m Just a Stick) Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me, you will bear much fruit; apart from me, you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) This is deeply profound—and also highly inconvenient when I’d rather rely on my own strength. Because... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWrite about your dream home.View all responses There is a place I dream of—part homestead, part sanctuary, part Rivendell. It is a home, but more than that, it is a gathering place, a refuge, a place where ideas, stories, and meals are shared in equal abundance. At the heart of this dream is... Continue Reading →
Are there any activities or hobbies you've outgrown or lost interest in over time? Experimental Journies Stage 1: The Collector (Ages 5-12)As a kid, I collected everything. Coins, stamps, comic books, and various other treasures that seemed vitally important at the time. I was convinced my stamp collection would one day fund a life of... Continue Reading →
I have an existential map. It has “You are here” written all over it. – Steven Wright In teaching, as in life, we often find ourselves circling back to the same truths, just seen from different angles. Some students embrace this repetition. Others, like one particularly insightful sixth-grader of mine, simply step out into the... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDo you need a break? From what?View all responses Finding Freedom (and Humor) in a System That Loves Boxes Do I need a break? Maybe… but not from work—just from the mindset that tells me to stay in the box, and color inside the lines. Education systems love standardization, yet they claim to... Continue Reading →
The most important invention in your lifetime is... From Rotaries to Thought Transmissions: A Whirlwind History of Communication In 1962, if you wanted to talk to someone, you had two choices: call them on a rotary phone or show up at their door and hope they were home. Long-distance calls cost a fortune, so people... Continue Reading →
Forming 2.0 