Last Friday, Trent discussed some reflections on vulnerability as inspired by the book, Daring Greatly, that a few of us are reading right now. I would also like to offer a thought for pondering about vulnerability as something different than weakness. This is what Brenee has to say: When discussing vulnerability, it is helpful to look at the definition and etymology of the Read more…
“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.”- Thoreau Einstein has been quoted as saying that imagination is more important than knowledge. We can see so many examples of this from recent developments in technology and society. Most of what we have Read more…
I was in a high school classroom this morning and had a few minutes time to reflect and browse through young adult books on the shelf. As I walked around and talked to the students, it occurred to me that a common thread in my life and career revolves around education. In specific, working with students and in/around a classroom Read more…
The technological era that we live in is praised one moment and cursed the next.There were fears early on in the development of the internet that on-line chat rooms were going to be the downfall of civilized society because people would have no contact with each other. Now, what we’re finding out is that most people use instant messaging and Read more…
I score extremely high on just about every introversion test that’s out there. I’ve been that way since I was little. As a teen, I remember sitting in my room, listening to music, and thinking about life, the universe, and everything (figuratively and literally). Truth be told, I still value the time I can be alone to read, listen to Read more…
