Great post from TED, along with Susan Cain, talking about how our classrooms can be better designed and utilized to harness the power of introverted students. Of particular interest to me: "One thing I think that educators should bear in mind: we allow adults all kinds of flexibility in terms of what kind of social … Continue reading How to teach a young introvert
Live Show Review: FUFU AND OREOS
I don't know for a fact that Obehi Janice and I aren't related, but the facts seem to line up in many places. We both grew up in the US, the children of West African parents. Based on the stories told in her one-woman show Fufu and Oreos, we probably share some aunts and uncles (or, … Continue reading Live Show Review: FUFU AND OREOS
Banjos, Baldwins, and Big Questions
For the better part of the 2000s, I have assumed the machinations and motions of a normal human being while also following a band- well, a man, really- very closely. Not to the level of stalking, but...you know. Closely. For the uninitiated, this is Andrew McMahon. He is a piano player and singer who has … Continue reading Banjos, Baldwins, and Big Questions
Recognizing Real Life
A few of my coworkers and I have an ongoing reference circulating in our conversations: "Real Life [insert name of the individual]" (always said while clapping, one clap per word a la Kevin Hart). We use it to talk about what we're doing over the weekend, about our families, as well as how we may … Continue reading Recognizing Real Life
Sharing Our Struggles
It's been a heavy few weeks for many of my friends working in Student Affairs. Times when students are the busiest are also the busiest for us- planning Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities, helping students navigate red tape as they aim to plan programs, while also helping them balance their hectic academic schedules with other … Continue reading Sharing Our Struggles
Combating “Contact Glow” with Captivating Stories
I remember a distinct moment in a return visit to my high school during college, chatting with one of our assistant principals. "What are you studying?" "Communications and business, and I just decided to add a minor in film." "What are you going to do with that?" I got this question a lot after adding … Continue reading Combating “Contact Glow” with Captivating Stories
On My Writing Process
Well, they got me. My friend Kate and her crew from It's Just Brunch have tagged me to share a bit of insight about my writing process. I've been asked this a few times by other friends, so I'm electing to/complying with the demand to pull back the curtain on how I do this. Here … Continue reading On My Writing Process
Cross Training for Creativity
My dear friend and fellow runner Megan released a post yesterday about her most recent job search, an unexpected one, and how it's similar to the marathon she ran last year. As I read her piece, I was so impressed with her ability to constructively encapsulate a difficult time (I'm definitely not always equipped with the grace … Continue reading Cross Training for Creativity
The Hartford Apology: What Dave Chappelle Got Right
I didn't actually mean to post two consecutive Dave Chappelle pieces, but here we are. This is my reflection on his return to Hartford, the best birthday gift that I could have gotten to kick off my twenty-eighth year. After a solid 45 minute set of new material, Louis C.K. had the crowd cheering with … Continue reading The Hartford Apology: What Dave Chappelle Got Right
5 Habits Q&A: Paul Jarvis, The Good Creative
In lieu of a blog post this week, I want to share an interview I conducted with Paul Jarvis, web designer and author of "The Good Creative," earlier this week. I'll have more to say on this later, but I want to make sure this gets shared. Simply put, reading and listening to Paul has … Continue reading 5 Habits Q&A: Paul Jarvis, The Good Creative
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