Default: I Don’t Know
Instant gratification… every answer literally at our fingertips… We need not retain or think or reflect or discover and when we do, there’s often some… Read More »Default: I Don’t Know
education
A Problem & A Fix
Loyal readers know by now that I’m the main point of contact for a volunteer animal rescue organization called the Long Island Rabbit Rescue Group. … Read More »A Problem & A Fix
Back to Ms. B
Summer Denise is a legend in her own mind. I go back to work Tuesday and by Wednesday afternoon, it will feel like we never… Read More »Back to Ms. B
Mr. Denise
Get ready for one of the most ridiculous anecdotes I’ve ever shared with you. You know how there’s always one kid who accidentally calls the… Read More »Mr. Denise
Power & Respect
I’ve nicknamed the school at which I teach “Happy High School,” not to be derisive—it’s truly a happy little place. I’ve been there 11 years.… Read More »Power & Respect
Why. My Young Living Story.
Why… because I can’t not. Ooooooooo the English teacher just rocked a double negative! Because I don’t define myself as an English teacher. I am… Read More »Why. My Young Living Story.
Eight Arms
Half of my back is covered with an octopus tattoo. He’s reaching up at an anchor that is donned with a crown. I had the… Read More »Eight Arms
Same Old Story
For the longest time, I wouldn’t tell people I was a teacher. There were just some things about the job (or at least how I was doing the job) that didn’t align with whom I feel I am.
Linus
My business mentor the incomparable MP reminds us often to “keep the main thing the main thing.” If you’re a loyal reader, you know what’s… Read More »Linus
Retreat Yourself
In late June 2014, I wrote a note in my phone of three simple “I am” statements to set the tone for my summer. Pushing… Read More »Retreat Yourself