Before I dive into today’s prompt response, I have to admit a facepalm moment that explains quite a bit. Last week I wrote about nearly skipping the question because of its similarity to the firstContinue reading
Category: reflection
Obstacles to Success
Today I tackle the question, “What do I do when I encounter obstacles to success?” This question again prompted thoughts of skipping to the next question on the list although this time I considered theContinue reading
For Want of a Rememberall and a Time Turner
In the month just past, every week at school held something out of the ordinary, something that changed the normal routine and added to my to do list. The first week back from break, myContinue reading
A Coffee Can of Memories
Just over a week ago, I ran the Greenville News Downton 5k. (I did not write a recap of the race since I smushed it into a 16 miler.) Academy Sports on Woodruff road alwaysContinue reading
Resiliency
Some call resiliency the response to adversity but I have more experience with handling, or not handling, difficult things than events that others consider adverse. Resiliency to me also concerns my attitude when I deal with these issues.
2020 Ahead
Over the years, I have written my fair share of goal posts. They have ranged the gamut from long and specific to short and vague. As the years progress, I know I will continue toContinue reading
Year in Review
2019 brought proverbial big changes. Does any calendar year not? The year that ends today brought incredible learning and growing experiences with quite a few changes along the way. I supervised four overnight field tripsContinue reading
Thoughts on Patriotism
On November 8th, my school celebrated Veterans Day. Over the fifty years that my school has existed, this program has developed a significant place in the tradition and culture of the school built on historic World War I training grounds. As a historian and someone deeply steeped in context, I understand the motivation. During the past few years, however, I have begun to contemplate the true meaning of patriotism and have come to the conclusion that I hold an unpopular opinion, one almost 180 degrees different than that which I grew up steeped in.
Check In & Reframe
So much happens in a year that the idea of yearly goals, even when followed through upon, seems foolish or at the least, short-sighted. In this post, I will revisit the goals that I have already reframed at least twice already.
Goals and Plans
My days usually pass in consistent patterns, even in the summer. I thrive on this consistency and seek to carve out a modicum through times of unusual change. This summer has come with its fairContinue reading