13
Nov
2020
Think Happy Thoughts: Building Confidence without Arrogance
I grew up as part of the “Disney Generation”. My peers and I were given this moniker by our elders for two... Read More
7
Oct
2020
On Newness and Normalcy: Creating Structure for Your Students
Normal. These days, “normal” feels nostalgic — a reminder that the world wasn’t always apocalyptically strange. We long for the way things... Read More
9
Sep
2020
Open the Right Door
Amidst the current spate of trapped birds, a woodpecker flew into our garage. We opened the garage door and created an incredibly... Read More
2
Sep
2020
Never Stop Learning – A Lesson from Bessie Coleman
Not long ago, a helpful stranger sent me a video from the National Aviation Hall of Fame. It told the story of... Read More
31
Aug
2020
Do You Care?
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to bet better. It’s not.” – The Lorax by Dr.... Read More
26
Aug
2020
Helping the Homeschooling Parent
The other week I was visiting with my sister when she casually mentioned that she was going to try homeschooling this year.... Read More
7
Aug
2020
Just Read: 5 Books for the Fall Semester
The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries. —Rene Descartes The school year... Read More
6
Jul
2020
The Lost Summer: Building Anticipation for the School Year
Like many people, I had such high hopes for this summer. I had planned to go on a road trip through several... Read More