I just received a message from Melinda. Very few of you know about Melinda. She had been in one my classes as I had begun my journey from professor to teacher. I had shared the story of her transformation in a Random Thought almost six years ago to the day. She and I have remained [...]
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Up real early. Couldn’t sleep much. Couldn’t walk any. A cup of hot tea sweetened by a touch of wine at my side. Thinking a lot. Feeling chilly. They tell me that ’tis the season to be jolly. Well, this morning I don’t feel very holidayish, and it has nothing to do with this cold [...]
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I received a message from a young teacher-to-be. He was scared. He was going into his first classroom. He wanted advice on how to teach. What could I tell him. I was gratified by the request, but I don’t really like to give advice so much as I share myself. After all, I know myself [...]
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