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The daily meanderings of a teacher

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  • Why do we wish, wonder and wait?

    Bird Droppings August 22, 2016 Why do we wish, wonder and wait?   “Calamity is the perfect glass wherein we truly see and know ourselves.” William Davenant   It has been nearly eight years since we moved last and found ourselves in this house.  I wasn’t sure from where to start several ideas have been…

    August 22, 2016
  • If only we can make a difference

    Bird Droppings August 19, 2016 If only we can make a difference   I walked out last night to a partial moon it was exceptionally warm with the high humidity which has become the norm. However, between the clouds I did see a jet stream that was perfectly in line with what tiny faint hint…

    August 19, 2016
  • A spiritual side to teaching

    Bird Droppings August 18, 2016 A spiritual side to teaching   “Solitude does not necessarily mean living apart from others; rather, it’s never living apart from one’s self. Not about absence of other people – it is about being fully present to ourselves, whether or not we are with others.” Parker Palmer   Dr. Parker…

    August 18, 2016
  • What is the Sixteen Hour Syndrome and should embrace it or find a cure?

    Bird Droppings August 17, 2016 What is the Sixteen Hour Syndrome and should embrace it or find a cure?   I was away from my computer for several days due to a blown fan. Could be the mass production of hot air or downloading some photos from the weekend so I may be a bit…

    August 17, 2016
  • Now my past studies are making sense

    Bird Droppings August 16, 2016 Now my past studies are making sense   My head feels like a sponge from even with taking sinus meds. We have hot weather and high humidity and my head always feels it. Perhaps why I was sitting thinking back to a day we as teachers in Walton County were…

    August 16, 2016
  • I wonder if there is such a thing as Essential Education?

    Bird Droppings August 15, 2016 I wonder if there is such a thing as Essential Education? It has been almost six years since I was discussing various educational philosophies and pedagogies with my son the then graduate education student. One happened to be essential education which per his text is only a slight step from…

    August 15, 2016
  • Finding the right spot for the puzzle pieces

    Bird Droppings August 11, 2016 Finding the right spot for the puzzle pieces   “In order to learn the nature of the myriad things, you must know that although they may look round or square, the other features of oceans and mountains are infinite in variety; whole worlds are there. It is so not only…

    August 11, 2016
  • What is the Holy Grail (solution/answer) in education?

    Bird Droppings August 10, 2016 What is the Holy Grail (solution/answer) in education?   “Obsessive search for the holy grail through only that which can be measured and documented effectively diminishes the sacred and leaves us standing empty without souls.” Dr. Grant Bennett   A day or two ago I got a bit carried away…

    August 10, 2016
  • Can we find answers outside our windows?

    Bird Droppings August 9, 2016 Can we find answers outside our windows?   As I read and pondered a world engrossed with money and how we can spend money. I wonder if perhaps some of the thinking that is bringing so many American Indians back to their more traditional world views has merit. I was…

    August 9, 2016
  • Sitting, wondering, pondering and dishwashing

    Bird Droppings August 8, 2016 Sitting, wondering, pondering and dishwashing   In a roundabout way several earlier readings on the internet got me thinking and pondering as I do. So often we take our technology for granted.  My son and daughter in law are going through this right now which made me think about this…

    August 8, 2016
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