Hey, wanna take an “ignorance break”?
“Ignorance is bliss” I heard that quote from adults when I was growing up. As a child, I naively took it literally. Who would want to be stupid I wondered? After all, it felt good when I got A’s [...]
When I grow up…
“Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.” (Chili Davis) As a high school Spanish teacher, I am constantly asking my students, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I am [...]
Promises, Promises
“Promises are the uniquely human way of ordering the future, making it predictable and reliable to the extent that this is humanly possible.” (Hannah Arendt) “I can’t promise you,” replied my [...]
Mother Nature’s Fashion Show
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” (Albert Camus) Wow! She’s doing it again! Mother Nature has turned up the color and is giving us her annual autumnal show. “Leaf peepers” [...]