A few years back, I went for a hike in the mountains. I met a young man who was listening to death metal on a Bluetooth speaker as we were walking in a beautiful, pristine Alpine landscape. He looked like a biker kid: the boots, the metal on his face, tattoos. I asked if he... Continue Reading →
Falling From Above
I've been depressed. It's everything and nothing, as it often is, but I'm starting to have a physical aversion to some of my students. I'm responsible for a group, technically for the next four years but I'm scrabbling to get out of it and start again with another group next year. They're mostly good at... Continue Reading →
Kids These Days
I'm a school teacher and I've been having a hard time this year with some of my students. I think I'm experiencing the first generation of kids who've always known smart phones, and always had constant entertainment at their fingertips. School just can't cut it in comparison. I've been trying to engage them, but it's... Continue Reading →
Moove your cow, and your mind will follow. 