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CouchRunners Challenge
2011-06-19 20:50:00 I am challenging myself, and I’m asking you to accept a challenge as well. On Sunday, September 18 I am going to complete a half-marathon. I will jog some and I will walk some (probably a lot) but I will complete it… And it will feel great! It will feel great because I will have ... More About: Challenge , Couch
Three Beautiful Things
2011-06-18 02:34:00 1. Playing in the park with Lily. Her boundless joy, especially revealed when swinging: “Higher! Push me higher, Daddy!”. Feeding her discarded peanut butter crackers to the baby geese. 2. Enjoying some quiet time on the back deck this afternoon during her nap. Nice, cool breeze. I continue to be so grateful for that beautiful ... More About: Beautiful , Things
My Online Rules of Engagement
2011-06-15 19:00:00 Thanks for your interest in me, my Twitter stream, my podcast, or my blog. Here are a few things you should know. I’m not trying to sell you anything. I don’t have a book, ebook, CD, seminar, or even affiliate programs. I’m just here. I write and talk about my life and my experiences. I ... More About: Blogging , Online , Rules
Slow Down
2011-06-15 18:47:00 This morning, my daughter Lily reminded me to stop and enjoy the simple pleasures. It was a beautiful, cool morning. We went outside and she completely focused on some important activities like jumping on the trampoline and blowing bubbles. She was completely focused on enjoying the task at hand, and completely content to fully engage. ...
Podcast: Using Affirmations
2011-05-31 05:26:00 Hello, friends! A new episode of my podcast is up. This time, I’m talking about using positive affirmations, which I share a lot of over on Twitter. Have a listen and let me know what you think. I’d love to hear from you. Read some affirmations shared by others recently on Twitter. More About: Podcast
Today?s Agenda: Relax
2011-05-27 20:54:00 As a teacher, I want you to know that I appreciate my summer break. I do my best to make the most of every break on my academic calendar. This year, I am particularly focused and mindful of making the most of this time off. In celebration, here is a list of 5 Ways to ... More About: Today , Agenda
Meaningful Minutes
2011-05-23 15:53:00 At my high school, the graduating seniors select a faculty member to deliver the commencement address. I was honored to be invited by the Class of 2011. This is the speech I prepared for them. (I have reduced names to initials for privacy reasons.) Friends, I want you to imagine what it would be like ...
Accomplishment
2011-05-19 04:46:00 MyTurn : I have just completed my one-year anniversary of participating in 5K races. Before running my first 5K, I had never done anything remotely athletic. I’d never played on an organized sports team or done anything more vigorous than strike out while playing softball in PE class, or perhaps get picked last for a kickball ... More About: Your
Three Beautiful Things: A Walk
2011-05-14 05:50:00 Observations after a nice evening walk down to the bank to deposit a check in the ATM: 1. My wife – I’m thankful for her company. It was so nice to just have a leisurely walk and recount the events of the day. 2. Honeysuckle – The powerful, fresh, clean scent was so strong along ... More About: Beautiful , Things
Thee Beautiful Things: 8/12/08
2008-08-12 18:00:00 1. The enormous possibility in a first grader’s unopened, fresh pack of crayons. 2. An entire school hallways teeming with nervous, excited, giddy first graders going into their brand-new classrooms for the first time. 3. Crisp, smiling teachers ready to greet them warmly upon their arrival at orientation, even though they probably feel like they ... More About: Beautiful , Things
Sister Tact
2008-03-22 04:23:00 Tonight, after I put Eli’s pj’s on him, I wanted to put on my own. So I asked Eva to read him a story while I went to change. He’s been really fond of Good Night, Gorilla lately so I gave her that one. While I was in the other room, I heard her reading ... More About: Sister
St. Francis Project: Week One
2008-02-11 21:49:00 There has been some great writing for the St. Francis Project so far, and I want to make sure you haven’t missed it! I’m going to list some of the writers here and I really encourage you to visit them and leave a comment. I’m sure you will be impressed with the quality of what ... More About: Week
The Eli Chronicles: Part One
2008-02-05 04:51:00 (as interviewed by my wife, Brooke) If you could have one super power what would it be? Ummmm….a transformer. What chore did you do last? Ummmmm….I played with my costumes. What is your favorite song? Ummmmmmmmm….Jingle Bells. How do you get to school? Ummm…on Monday. What is Daddy really good at? Stories. What can you do better than Daddy? Play. What’s the nicest thing you’ve done lately for someone ... More About: Chronicles , Part
Change
2008-02-02 18:10:00 “Change ” has become the buzzword of this Presidential election season. Candidates are trying to convince voters that they are the best agents of change. Also, we’ve just completed January, a month where many of us resolved to change aspects of our own lives. Your Turn : Now that January’s over, how are you doing on any New Year’s ...
The Eva Chronicles: Part Three
2008-01-25 15:34:00 If you were a teacher, what subject would you teach? Art. I like doing art. Sometimes, I think I’m an artist because I draw a lot of pretty pictures. And I kiss my brain sometimes. When will be a grown up? I’ll be a grown up… let’s see. (Goes back to wall where she measured her height.) ... More About: Chronicles , Part
Frigorific
2008-01-15 04:44:00 Did you know that “frigorific” means “chilling?” If so, you might be able to outscore me at freerice.com. I’m throwing down a challenge to all my readers: Don’t look at the comments yet! (I’ll put my best level in the comments section.) Go and play until you’ve donated at least 500 grains. Come back and post your top “level” ... More About: Blogging
Charity
2008-01-12 21:36:00 “Charity sees the need not the cause.” German Proverb This summer I attended a workshop for debate teachers. One of the unintended consequences of this workshop is that I have this nagging sense that I should be doing something to help those in poverty. This is because we spent a lot of time discussing this year’s ... More About: Your , Turn
Kiss Your Brain
2008-01-11 15:00:00 Eva has introduced us to a new phrase that she learned in Kindergarten: “Kiss your brain!” When you come up with a good idea or do something smart, you’re supposed to kiss your brain to thank it. You put your hand to your lips like you’re about to blow a kiss, but instead you put the kiss ... More About: Brain
The Saint Francis Project
2008-01-08 07:00:00 I’ve been missing the collaboration with other bloggers that came as a result of The Desiderata Project . So, I’ve decided to try to organize another project for February, The Saint Francis Project. I’m looking for other bloggers who would be willing to write four posts during the month of February that interpret, reflect on, ...
Another New Year?s Conversation
2008-01-01 07:01:00 This is a candid interview with my daughter, Eva. What is your favorite part of Christmas? Opening presents and also being with my family and enjoying the story of Jesus when he was born. What was your favorite present this Christmas? I don’t even know! I pretty much liked all of them. My dollhouse and my ... More About: New Year , Year , Conversation
A New Year?s Conversation
2008-01-01 00:01:00 Here’s a little year-end interview with my son, Eli. What is your favorite part of Christmas? My toolbench. What was your favorite present this Christmas? A Buzz Lightyear costume. My toolbench. Why do we celebrate Christmas? Cause we love Christmas. What was your favorite part of last year? Opening presents. What is something you’re looking forward to next year? My Bob ... More About: New Year , Year , Conversation
MyTurn/YourTurn: Theme Song
2007-12-30 16:02:00 MyTurn : “Sing it again!” My son, Eli, requests music as he runs quickly from the kitchen to the family room and back again. “Sing it for me!” My daughter, Eva, obliges for about the sixth time: Spiderman, Spiderman Does whatever a spider can Spins a web, any size Catches thieves just like flies As he gets to the refrigterator Eli/Spiderman stops ... More About: Song , Your , Theme
Merry Christmas
2007-12-23 20:27:00 We’ll be back with some holiday stories and pictures as the holiday season progresses, but now here’s a dose of laughter to start your Christmas week off right! More About: Merry Christmas , Merry
Accomplishments
2007-12-23 15:39:00 MyTurn : Having small kids causes you to get excited about odd things, such as what goes on in the bathroom. Most people don’t normally go around discussing the finer points of their pees and poops. But pee-pee is big news around our house this weekend. Eli make a giant leap for preschoolerkind yesterday by staying dry ... More About: Your
Sharing the Link Love
2007-12-03 12:50:00 It’s always a bit like Christmas morning when I load up Technorati to find out who’s linking to my blog. I love reading posts inspired by what’s written here. It’s a gift that never gets old. I just want to thank all of you who read this blog, participate by commenting, and especially those who link ... More About: Love , Blogging , Link , Sharing , Hari
Trim-A-Tree
2007-12-02 00:40:00 MyTurn : Our Christmas tree is like a big scrapbook. Since we’ve made a habit of buying ornaments that represent things, our tree and the process of trimming it are very sentimental! We have “sections” on our tree: vacations, grad school, each kid has a section, Star Wars, It’s a Wonderful Life, etc. We try to ... More About: Your , Tree , Trim
Tradition Mission Accomplished
2007-11-27 04:14:00 Last week, I wrote about the importance of cultivating traditions in our family. For those who may be wondering how The Great Christmas Tree Sleepover Experiment went, I am happy to report that it was a resounding success! I got our tree put up during the Macy’s parade, which the kids watched on the couch while ... More About: Tradition , Mission , Missi
MyTurn/YourTurn: Great Teachers
2007-11-25 22:47:00 MyTurn : With a daughter in kindergarten, I’m constantly amazed at how quickly and how well she is learning. She started the school year being able to list and identify the letters of the alphabet, and able to write her name. Now she is sounding out words, recognizing about twenty words by sight, identifying the authors ... More About: Great , Your , Teachers
Living More Fully: Traditions
2007-11-19 07:00:00 One of the reasons that I wanted to start this blog was to focus on enjoying life and accentuating the positive aspects of my life. I don’t claim to be any expert in this, and I certainly don’t want to pretend that I am some blissed-out guru who walks around in a state of ... More About: Christmas , Living , Traditions
MyTurn/YourTurn: Thanksgiving Foods
More articles from this author:2007-11-18 19:07:00 MyTurn : It has become tradition for the Thanksgiving meal that my mom prepares to be very non-traditional. Since there are some foods that I normally associate with “home” that I don’t have any place else, the best way for us to give thanks and celebrate is to have those foods! You can read all about ... More About: Your , Foods , Hank 1, 2 |
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