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The young pets died a violent death
I fix your hair because I know how to do that. I pick you up and hold you because I’ve done that a bunch of times and I know how that works. I tell you life goes on and death … Continue reading
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Common Core blowback: not just normal resistance to change
How much of this Common Core concern is due to “normal” resistance to change? People are not resistant to change when they are excited about it and it is clear what the change is and how to do it. The … Continue reading
Common Core presentation at STA. My notes.
The following are my notes (primarily questions) from: “Dr. Ted Caron will be illustrating the transition of the English / Language Arts standards and assessments” Ted Caron, PhD ted5555@gmail.com Deb Gardner deb.a.gardner@gmail.com Ms. Gardner is Dr. Caron’s partner. Definition of Standards – … Continue reading
E-reader versus real books
I just saw a commercial for the new kindle paperwhite with 6″ display. They had book lovers talking it up. Had some sofas and overstuffed chairs sitting in the middle if an urban block. “A thousand books in my back … Continue reading
The next project – finish THE VISION
You’ve seen chapter one. Now you will see the rest of the chapters. Here’s the thought: write the book. Then build a career from the concepts conveyed by the book. Inspire and teach people to be leaders. That’s my next … Continue reading
What matters to Ron and Tim
Listen to Ron and Tim’s conversation. I made up the names because I don’t know their names. RON and TIM were sitting behind me and I never got a look at them either. So I’m also making up that they … Continue reading
Book of Pants Jokes Volume 1: Ten Jokes about Pants
Out of the blue today at lunch I announced my love of the word pants. The word just sounds funny, doesn’t it? Then it happened. Heather said I should write a Book of Pants Jokes. I like that book title. … Continue reading
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Ragbrai Transcends
There’s another memorable moment I forgot to list here. Just as well. It takes more than an entry on a list to describe a Ragbrai moment like this one. The moment came late one night shortly after a group of … Continue reading
Wading into politics: stevevinsoncare
1,407 days ago, I was asked a good question. If I agree our health care system is broken, but I don’t believe Obamacare should become law, then what would my plan be? 1,407 days later, Obamacare is law. And I … Continue reading
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Greg Bly will climb Butters Hill again
A bee stung Greg Bly in his neck as he walked up Butters Hill. He didn’t exactly hate walking up Butters Hill but he didn’t love it either. Oh, sometimes it was fantastic. When Sandy was with him. And when … Continue reading
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