I walked down a small mountain with a student last month. It was a school outing, and he wasn't able to stay for the whole hike because he taught a martial arts class to little kids in the afternoon. The mountain we were walking down was just big enough (bigger than a hill, smaller than... Continue Reading →
Faith
Most people immediately think of faith in God (or gods). I've realized how much our lives are based on faith, but not in a religious way at all. Take money. It used to be connected to gold (as in worth its weight in gold, or a gold standard). Gold can be used for things, other... Continue Reading →
Corona dots
In movies, there is often a part where there is action, then a pause and a shot that says ‘5 years later...’ and then more action. I’ve noticed that much of life passes in the three little points. Most of life exists in the ellipsis. Three little dots. This will be one of those years... Continue Reading →
Don’t be Afraid
My school was in a "temporary" building that had been there since the 1950's. It was finally rebuilt in 2008. The old building had its charm, however, because the kids decorated the outside with art projects (officially) and graffiti (unofficially). My favorite was on the wall just as you approached the school: happiness is only... Continue Reading →
Moove your cow, and your mind will follow. 