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We relocated to rural Maine almost 10 years ago with the intent of buying some land and building our own house. As I work on our acreage, I have plenty of time to think. This blog will be a living document reflecting my thoughts on embracing our existance, working with nature and eventually constructing our home using energy efficient and sustainable concepts. Thursday, March 13, 2014. Thoughts on Changes in Educational Philosophy, Common Core and Standards-based Learning.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Friday, July 17, 2009. Friday, July 17, 2009. Fun Fun Fun it was like a photo safari yesterday. Elli had me all around town. They even let me drive. Guess they have never heard the stories. I think them being from Arizona helped me. Boy did I hear stories. The best one was they chose me! Friday, June 26, 2009. Friday, June 26, 2009. This one is the true story behind the one good photo. This is my wild and crazy senior.
Random thoughts of a random person. Sunday, August 17, 2014. Never easy to come back to a life made only of work and little else, especially after spending many weeks with family and friends in places that fit me well. I understand here it is not easy, because Mobile is not walkable or bikeable, but at least for short distances and when it is possible. at least as providing a good example for the kids. Here you can have guns, shotguns, whatever you want, in your car or on you. Not an easy adjustment for a.
Sunday, June 20, 2010. I quickly stand up in the knee deep water. Being flexible or being able to change what we are doing when we see a chance to, is a very important skill in teaching horses. For that matter, the ab.
Sunday, July 12, 2009. 7 SMART Habitudes of Highly Effective Teachers. A few weeks ago I was asked to deliver the Keynote Address at a SMART Conference held in Lewisville, Texas. A group of 350 enthusiastic educators from the district converged on a local middle school for a day of SMART training with local trainers and SMART Texas Education Consultants. Below is the gist of the keynote. Not only will you find 36 lesso.