Famous People Die Twice
Like a lot of you, last week I was saddened by the news of the death of Whitney Houston. A good number of us can mark various events of our lives by her music and for that I guess you could say she held a special place in our collective memory. We mere mortals,... read moreThe Look Of A New Day
It is quite true that over the last several months I have been more than busy. However, I wanted to share with you pictures of the quiet moments I spend each day in preparation to go out and tackle the world. It hit me a few days ago that those precious minutes every... read moreNever, Never Give Up !
Now that all the excitement of a new year has subsided, we are faced with walking into all the unknowns that come with resetting the clock on that thing that is our future. Each of us faces our own special challenges as we attempt to make sense of all the nonsense we... read moreAnd… In All Things Give Thanks!
With so much going on in the United States and around the world today, we are put in the position of asking is there really anything to be thankful for as we survey a landscape of troubles. Yes, it is difficult at the moment, but I offer a resounding yes! I... read moreHow To Create Relaxation Islands
I recently did a stress reduction seminar for an office group and what struck me was that beyond all the talk about worker productivity is the fact that most workers are really stressed. Stressed out from doing two and three jobs, trying to cover the demands of family... read moreWhat Is Your Life Report?
I was reading an online newspaper article the other day where the writer asked people of a certain age to reflect over their lives so far and recount the things they had done well, the things they had not done well, and what they had learned along the way. The request... read moreMeta Your Cognition
Meta-cognition is a very interesting word that has gained prominence in education and is something I felt like highlighting. As I have developed lesson plans for the new school, it has caused me to really analyze the way I do things. And, it should cause you to wonder... read moreWhat is possible?
I have been working with young people in the school I mentioned in an earlier post, and in doing so I have had to ask them what they think is possible in their lives. In working up the lesson plan for the group I ran into this video of Will Smith discussing success... read moreOld School…
I have been away but not gone. At this point I guess I should disclose that I have been involved in developing an innovative new school that incorporates technology, and self paced group learning as a new model for education. My relationship in the process is funny... read moreThe Tampa Conference: A Dedication to Those Who Provided Knowledge and Understanding
Attending a conference can be a time to let your hair down, but it can also provide a golden opportunity to learn about the current trends in your profession.Clicking each photo will provide an enlarged view. In addition to doing my own conference presentation, I went... read moreYou Should Find Ways to Take a Break!
I recently attended the Social Workers State Conference in Tampa and really learned a lot. But, what I also re-learned is that planning short trips to give your brain a rest is good for your emotional health. I did the following multimedia video for my photo gallery... read moreIs Multi-Tasking Ruining Your Life?
I have always been proud of being able to handle a number of things at one time, or multi-tasking; but lately I have been making a conscious effort to scale back on too many projects going at the same time. I found that I felt a lot less overwhelmed and didn’t... read moreStay Connected
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