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Passionate Writers
My son is a passionate writer. He often sits with me as I write and publish. He asks a million questions about my process which I always try to…
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Jam on Some Isley Brothers
Two of my favorite bands growing up were Metallica and Primus. One of my first concerts was seeing Metallica play the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia and I was…
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Make Yourself
“If I hadn't made me I would have been made somehow If I hadn't assembled myself I'd have fallen apart by now If I hadn't made me I'd be…
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The U of You
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the perceived value of college degrees. It made me think about my own college journey. I was the first person in my…
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The 15 Minute Thought Session
Grab a paper and pencil.Set a timer for 15 minutes. Start the clock!Write down any thoughts that pop into your mind. (Drawings count too.)Keep going for 15 minutes.More thoughts,…
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The Disconnect
There is a huge disconnect right now between what we think school should be and what it actually is. I’ve seen it first hand because I’m on the inside.…
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The Conduit
#ThrowbackThursday in honor of Opening Day! Let's get #OpeningDayShouldBeANationalHoliday trending. I was recently reading The MVP Machine, a book about the use of data analytics in baseball player development.…
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Our Failure
The failure lies upon the system. It lies upon all of us. We failed to ensure that we were ready. We were not prepared to adapt. We couldn’t pivot…
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Sharing Gratitude & Asking for Help
What I’m grateful for today: My incredible family who has helped me get through all of this.My incredible colleagues who have dedicated themselves to going above and beyond to…