by Dawn | Nov 12, 2015 | gratitude, leadership
“Happy Veteran’s Day, Dad!” said Declan. “Were you in the war? I’m glad you’re not dead.” Note to self–Declan should write greeting cards. “Mom, do we have to get him a gift?” he asked. “No. This...
by Dawn | Jul 14, 2013 | leadership, parenting
It’s ten o’clock. I’ve put the boy to bed. I’ve cuddled. I’ve kissed and hugged. I’ve discussed the meaning of life. Now, I’m sitting with my tea and a book. Stomp, stomp, stomp. A little face appears in the threshold....
by Dawn | May 26, 2013 | education reform, leadership
“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” –Thomas Jefferson I was reading a message from a friend who wants to improve his product. I said I’d give my honest opinion. The other day, I looked at a website. I said, “Looks...
by Dawn | May 15, 2013 | business, education reform, leadership, Rhode Island, Teaching, technology
I was teaching a unit that was boring. But it’s in the curriculum so I had no choice. I tried to chug it down and get on to something better. I gave the test. They bombed. I don’t even like tests–In a few years, I bet we won’t even need...
by Dawn | May 13, 2013 | gratitude, leadership, motivation, nature, self-improvement, simplicity, sports, wellness, Zen
Haven’t run in a while–it seemed like a great day to get back. 80 degrees in Rhode Island. Sun. When I got home from work, the world was happy and everyone doing his thing–the perfect time for sneaking off for a pre-grilling workout. But…the...
by Dawn | May 8, 2013 | education reform, leadership, organization, satire, self-improvement, Teaching, technology, writing
“No!!” I said as I watched my finger click “Don’t save.” I was multitasking–talking, thinking, and typing, laptop balanced on my knee. My finger headed for the wrong square. Microsoft Word gave me the a courtesy reminder. “Are...
