Us, Only More Real
I’ve been worried about abundance lately. Who can say that, really? I’m worried about abundance. What a curious life! Here’s the situation: I have three tomato
August 15, 2016
Live With Flair
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If It Feels Differently: Handling Loneliness in Leadership
I read Elisabeth Elliot’s quote: “Loneliness is a required course for leadership.” I’ve been thinking about the strange feelings that come with greater and greater
August 14, 2016
To Have Dominion Over This
I’m reading Genesis 1-2 and considering again the creation mandate of dominion. God grants us dominion over the environment in which He places us. Dominion
August 13, 2016
What to Do with So Many Cucumbers
First of all, I planted one tiny, little cucumber plant. From this one little plant, we gather hoards of giant cucumbers. We picked six today!
August 12, 2016
A Writing Process
I’m in the middle of writing something, and it’s terrible. So I scrap it and start fresh. I remember that’s how it goes. You hold
August 11, 2016
8 Favorite Teaching Quotes
I love collecting quotes on teaching and learning that helped shaped my teaching philosophy over the years. They resonate with me in various ways and
August 10, 2016
August 9, 2016
When I Go Back to Poetry
Every so often, I discover a new poem, and then I’m hungry for poetry all over again. I gather stacks of poetry anthologies and go
August 8, 2016
A Simple and Fun Way to Know Your Neighborhood (I Can’t Believe I Haven’t Tried This Before)
Carry dog treats as you walk around your neighborhood. That is the secret. Dog treats. My uncle recently encouraged me to carry a bag of
August 7, 2016
An Undivided Heart
I return to Psalm 86:11 where David asks: Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to
August 6, 2016