Stupid Rules

It’s not that the rules of engagement are stupid, it’s just that stupid people are the order of the day. Beyond incompetence, which is inexcusable, I have recently run into stupid people that leave me shaking my head in disbelief. The good … [Read more...]

The Turtle & the Butterfly

“Sometimes I am a social butterfly, meeting and talking to everyone. Most of the time, however, I am like the turtle — I hide in my shell”. That was a unique insight from my son. As I get a older, outside my students and my craft, I am turning … [Read more...]

Perspective

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. — Eleanor Roosevelt … [Read more...]

Looking Back. Moving Forward.

She was consumed by a nervous energy as we ran spreadsheets, raised money, and meandered through the maze of bureaucracy to build our first school. I remember peeping in, as my young children slept soundly, wondering if I was jeopardizing their … [Read more...]