Take Time to Smell the Roses

I am not sure how one reacts when their doctor tells them that they just have a short time to live. How does one cope with having six months to get their house in order, and prepare to die? The ugly “C” word has wrecked havoc on one more life in our … [Read more...]

What Can We Learn from Professional Athletes?

I have been amazed at the athletic prowess in professional sports on display these past few weeks. The ability to fly through the air to dunk a basketball, smack baseballs a mile, and hit golf balls with precision and power is enviable and … [Read more...]

Performance Reviews are a Tricky Business

Most of us think that we are exceptional at our jobs and deserve the kudos that go with that belief. When it comes time for performance reviews, reality meets the mirage. We may not necessarily be as good as we think we are....in the eyes of those … [Read more...]

Memorization Does Not Equal Learning

My students are worried about their test next week. More so, because they don’t have to memorize anything and the exam is based on the real world application of key concepts. That’s a little bit of a curve ball, as most of their high school education … [Read more...]