“You remind me of my drill sergeant who put me through basic training,” my ex-Marine student commented in earnest. “Your approach is unconventional, but I now see the method to your madness.” Not sure how to react to such a categorization. As … [Read more...]
Hell Week
May 5, 2015 by
Grading student papers and projects is the most unpleasant part of my job as a teacher. I would much rather teach, mentor, and create value for my students. Unfortunately, it is a necessary evil. Occasionally, my students have wondered whether I … [Read more...]
The Dog Whisperer
May 4, 2015 by
Young Molly is getting trained on how to walk while on a leash, at heal, and not jump on everyone who comes into the home. The truth is that dog training is more about training the humans than it is about training the animal. Smart dogs are a … [Read more...]
Happiness
May 1, 2015 by
Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony. —Thomas Merton, A Trappist Monk … [Read more...]
