Making the Case For The Canadian Ski Marathon

Making the Case For The Canadian Ski Marathon

(and all challenges seeming to exist beyond capability and possibility) It just sounds crazy. Ridiculous even. In fact, in the weeks and days leading up to last weekend’s nordic Canadian Ski Marathon in the Montebella region of Quebec, I could rarely say it...
My Daughter Loves Puzzles

My Daughter Loves Puzzles

My daughter loves puzzles. Of all her wonderful interests at the core of her beautiful spirit, this endless pursuit of the classic jigsaw puzzle pleases her doting father to no end. Witnessing her deep immersion in the seemingly unforgiving challenge of compiling 1000...
Between a Clock and a Hard Place

Between a Clock and a Hard Place

I am sure you have felt it. We all have. It is before us each day, present in the vast range of urgent needs of each student, as complex as their long and certainly winding journeys. As we emerge, and are witness to the slow and confusing awakening of our students,...
A few thoughts on clarity

A few thoughts on clarity

Clarity  is exciting. Epiphany is a moment of utter clarity, and we all know that feeling. It is very difficult to describe, but perhaps the reference to it is enough. And isn’t that exciting? Without having to speak of it, or agree upon a set of parameters, we...
Of Mice and Lice

Of Mice and Lice

My wife is always finding mouse droppings around our house. I, on the other hand, never seem to find mouse droppings. This is actually a complex situation. I do believe my wife has a slight neurosis. I also believe she does find mouse droppings. By contrast, I seem to...