Sometimes we really do live in different worlds. My cat looks out our window and sees a place I can’t imagine. I was reading Eric Sheninger’s post about use of social media on the HuffPost Education blog this morning, and this comment jumped out at me: So often we view the world from our own perspective. But…
All posts in May 2011
What Do You Love?
Have you read Life is a Verb? You should. There is much we can learn as teachers. Here is Patti talking about children and our expectations. She is so wise.
Watching the Old Guys
I’m watching Crosby and Nash tonight on HDNet. And it takes me back…..seems like yesterday. It really does. 1970-heading off to college…..hopes and dreams….so many options. And, yet. Today I had a conversation with someone, saying I wondered what door would open for me next. Still learning, still wondering… Open up and believe That the…
A Day of Passion
I was reminded this weekend how powerful having a passion can be. The Marine Corps marathon runners ran right by my house Sunday morning. I love the event as I get to watch friends, neighbors, and inspirational runners give it all they’ve got during this 13.1 mile challenge. We are at the top of a…
Collisions Can Be Meaningful
My worlds collided this morning when Michael Wesch, who was speaking at the University of Mary Washington Faculty Academy, referenced three different people from random areas and interests of my life. I had spent almost all night awake, chatting in Elluminate rooms with @snbeach , @willrich45 and our fabulous teams from Australia (4 and 8pm…