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Teachers of the Pandemic
Teaching during this pandemic has been an arduous challenge for so many reasons that could not have been fully anticipated, but teachers have … [Read more...] about Teachers of the Pandemic
Reflection on the Pandemic
6/20/20 Just checking in again, now that we're reaching the end of the school year, a year like no other. Who knows what the fall will bring. … [Read more...] about Reflection on the Pandemic
Paths to Leadership
There are many "unofficial" leaders in a school building and sometimes there are "official" leaders who lack leadership legitimacy. All teachers … [Read more...] about Paths to Leadership
A Gift From my Father
On my first father's day without a father I'm reminded that, although I am no artist, as my father was, I developed from my father an ability to … [Read more...] about A Gift From my Father
Exercising Grocery Store Patience II
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Exercising Grocery Store Patience
Bank Card Debacle A shaky old man in line in front of me at the grocery store tried to pay with his ATM card (it looked like an ATM card, but for … [Read more...] about Exercising Grocery Store Patience
Running Shoes
It was not the first day of winter but it felt like it today because it was the first snow of the season (2 inches) where the driveway needed … [Read more...] about Running Shoes
Congratulations Gabe, Ph.D
Gabe, I believe your defense is a week from this Friday. So, soon you'll defend your dissertation, reach the end of a long journey. But Gabe, man, … [Read more...] about Congratulations Gabe, Ph.D
Happy Birthday Ben
Happy birthday Ben. Being your dad has always been a privilege and a tremendous gift to me and that hasn't changed at all in 30 years. Reflecting … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Ben
Happy 28th Birthday
Today I celebrate you by telling you that 28 years ago, on the day you were born, my life became so much more amazing. In your 28 years, you have … [Read more...] about Happy 28th Birthday
Happy 27th Birthday
Happy 27th birthday Gabe. I celebrate your love of people and your love of games and life. I celebrate your capacity for self-reflection and how … [Read more...] about Happy 27th Birthday