School and Soul
I hope Fran doesn’t mind that I’ve shared her words here, in full. I’ve had this on a Word doc that someone shared with me, and I want to be sure I have it saved online as well. It’s worth… Read moreSchool and Soul
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The C Word
Cookie. No, not really. Though I do want one. And warm bread. And muffins, the Morning Glory muffins from Hyperion. No, I’m talking about change again. I think about change a lot. Why it is easier for some of us… Read moreThe C Word
Finding Kindred Spirits
We don’t need to convince large numbers of people to change; instead, we need to connect with kindred spirits. Through these relationships, we will develop the new knowledge, practices, courage, and commitment that lead to broad-based change. (Berkana, Wheatley &… Read moreFinding Kindred Spirits
The Poet Speaks
What we call the beginning is often the end And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from. T.S. Elliot, Little Gidding As I sat in church Sunday, listening to the Homily… Read moreThe Poet Speaks
Mountains to climb
Teaching academic (as opposed to personal) writing is often tedious for both me and the students. I much prefer talking about voice and style in their personal narratives. So this time around, I tried a new process, and I am… Read moreMountains to climb