This phrase is borrowed from Modern Mrs Darcy who blogs about ideas or practices that are life enriching. The last few months have provided some opportunities to… Read more “What’s saving my life right now?”
Change by Orange Modus Operandi
We have built a distraction economy that stimulates our egos with ‘hits’ ‘likes’ ‘feeds’ and ‘tweets’ causing us to self-evict from the regenerative practice of stillness and silence.
My Costco Stalker Was Wrong!
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt My rating: 3 of 5 stars I was in the book section of Costco when a stranger put this book in my… Read more “My Costco Stalker Was Wrong!”
Organizing Your Junk Drawer of Fears ~ Sweat The Small Stuff
In his book, An Astronaut’s Guide To Life, Chris Hadfield emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the small things. His ideas resonated with me and these are some of my personal precepts I… Read more “Organizing Your Junk Drawer of Fears ~ Sweat The Small Stuff”
Your Purpose Is In Perpetual Beta
I just finished writing an essay about the number of rabbit trails I have found myself traveling down while seeking out a specific goal or dream. I… Read more “Your Purpose Is In Perpetual Beta”
Who is there when you’re halfway to the finish?
A few weeks back I ran the Victoria 1/2 Marathon. It was a majestic day in Victoria with unseasonably warm temperatures and a festive summer vibe throughout… Read more “Who is there when you’re halfway to the finish?”
Out of the stock exchange into the climbing gym
Living most of my life on the West Coast has caused me to view our public education system with defensive dismay. Upon entering the teaching profession in… Read more “Out of the stock exchange into the climbing gym”
Lessons From The Cowboy Trail
Lessons From The Cowboy Trail, posted with vodpod To really get the vibe of this post, listen to Corb Lund singing, Alberta Says Hello by clicking on… Read more “Lessons From The Cowboy Trail”
iPads and Playdough? The Use of Tablets in Kindergarten
Recently the school board in Auburn, Maine announced that it would be spending $200,000 to provide iPads for all their Kindergarten students. The District Superintendent, Tom Morrill seem… Read more “iPads and Playdough? The Use of Tablets in Kindergarten”
Lessons learned from my Sheltie
1. Never give up the opportunity to chew a biscuit 2. Approach strangers with curious caution 3. When in doubt bark to get a second opinion 4.… Read more “Lessons learned from my Sheltie”