So Much to Tell

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I haven’t posted for quite some time. Yesterday was the first in months, a simple review of this blog thanks to the people at WordPress. Today is about my year personally. My calendar paints a picture of a year with … Continue reading →

2012 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner can carry about 250 passengers. This blog was viewed about 1,600 times in 2012. If it were a Dreamliner, it … Continue reading →

Challenge Title #2: Three Things I don’t like about Casablanca

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Casablanca.  “Play it, Sam.” “You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss….” Smoky bars. Intrigue. Broken hearts. Evil Nazis. Casablanca is an iconic film, one that evokes instant response. It doesn’t even matter if you’ve seen it. Which … Continue reading →

In Search of Vulnerability

Okay, here I am. I’m blue. I’m feeling aimless. Without purpose. And I found this today when I went searching for something else. A few million people have already seen this. Lots of them have commented so I don’t know … Continue reading →

The Courtney Effect and the Untapped Power of Unions

I’ve been trying to weave together some threads running through my brain. I’ve been reviewing some anti-bullying teaching material. I’ve been pondering the latest episode of The Bachelor. And unions are on my mind. First, The Bachelor. Yes I watch. … Continue reading →

Wry Sage Cracked Open

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I’ve spent the past four days in a former convent occupying a tiny room with a single bed, a small desk, a chair and a sink. No bathroom. That was down the hall with the shower. Shared by 17 other … Continue reading →

The Power of Apology

Not long ago, I sought a public apology from a co-worker for publicly attacking my reputation. Some of my work takes me into a highly political environment. I shouldn’t be surprised by personal attacks when power and politics are in … Continue reading →

Know, feel, do

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Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel. – Socrates This is a bit of a ramble since the ideas are still rolling around in my head. Recently, Sweetie and I decided we needed new … Continue reading →

Ted, Bill and Johnny

I’ve already confessed to one guilty pleasure (DWTS!). Today I’m confessing to regular surfing to http://www.ted.com. What a marvelous place! A place where you can hear really smart people talk about fascinating things. I just finishing watching William Ury. He’s … Continue reading →