finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously
Last summer, my son and I made our third adventure to Nicaragua. If I tried to tell you why I keep going back, I don’t know that I could. It isn’t an easy trip, physically, emotionally, or mentally. It isn’t a place many people travel as tourists or find their hearts pulling them towards – […]
As a parent, you know the importance of providing your child with a good education, both in school and out. But what about your learning? Do you strive to deepen your knowledge, take courses, and continue your education, or are you finished with textbooks, tests, and teachings? Don’t you want to ‘walk the talk’ you […]
This year I’m going back to school with a twist – I’m going digital-style with my syllabus and lesson plans! A few years back I experimented with different ways to engage students on the first day – and first weeks – of school. Building relationships, engaging my classroom and creating a sense of excitement helps me to […]
Did you know the second week in September is Vegetarian Awareness Week? If you’re like me, eating veggies over meat is just a no-brainer; I think the last time I remember actually consuming a red meat burger was during my college years in 1985… Things have definitely changed since then. I could barely cook back […]
My college aged daughter called the other night and wanted to interview me for a personal finance class she’s taking – isn’t that a cool class for college seniors? It was interesting to think about my financial training, which happened entirely in adulthood. My parents didn’t talk to me much about finances until I had […]