Tag: do

22 Mar

Write Now. Write Often.

People have always told me I should be writing this down; that my life is more interesting from the outside. But where to begin? Chronology seems an oddly limited approach— too obvious, too flat for the story I’m about to tell you. What, then? Where can it begin?

31 Dec

Today, Notice the Small Things

The spread of mass communication has given virtually everything a sense of familiarity, even the unfamiliar […]: It is no wonder so many people have become addicted to newness…

22 Aug

Everything We Know Is Wrong - Part One: Education Is Fatal

This is the first in a series of thoughts on education reform and the future of learning. Consider this an “overview” post.
Part One: Education Is Fatal
I have long felt that one’s childhood and their education play off of each other--they are never felt or experienced in equal amounts. Our notions of what constitutes “childhood” vary […]

04 Jul

Two Words to Overcome Sadness, Anger, Loneliness and Fear

One of the most common barriers to really “waking up” seems to be the propensity to avoid, isolate, and hold back when confronted with things that upset us. We seem pretty capable of holding onto cherished memories, but when it comes to something really ugly, we can’t run away fast enough. Why is that?
As I […]