#256. “Every day…”

#256. “Every day…”

On Tuesday, December 16, 2014, a contestant by the name of Alysha Rooks on the TV game show Jeopardy offered words that are at once stunningly true and remarkably empowering. During a “Double Jeopardy” round, there were four clues for which no contestant had a correct...
#255. “The Thing That Happens…”

#255. “The Thing That Happens…”

For many of us, we recently started a new school year. A new start full of promise. It represents a clean slate for us to write a new story.  It is a time of renewal, reflection, and resolve. It is a time to resolve to do those things we want to start doing, as well...
#254. Spock Understood

#254. Spock Understood

The renowned actor Leonard Nimoy is best known for playing the Star Trek character Spock on television and in movies. The thoughtful, half-human, half-Vulcan Science Officer aboard the USS Enterprise was a seemingly never-ending source of wisdom. Shortly before his...
#253. A Joy To Read

#253. A Joy To Read

I was recently asked to rattle off a list of some of my favorite books about education. Toward the top of my list, I mentioned “Teacher & Child” by Dr. Haim G. Ginott expecting everyone to nod their heads with confident agreement; much like remembering an old...
#252. How Many Times?

#252. How Many Times?

Some years ago, while attending a holiday party, I had a conversation with a gentleman who worked in advertising. It was fascinating. The most interesting thing to me was hearing how much research went into his field. It seemed that every decision was guided by...