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Glimpses
Our youngest learners had the start of their educational career interrupted by the events of the past twenty months. For students who were getting accustomed to kindergarten in March…
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The Importance of Planning
I retired to the couch on Thanksgiving Night, with two leftover turkey sandwiches, and flipped through the channels before I settled on some back-to-back episodes of The Great Christmas…
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Hey Man Nice Shot
When my daughter was a small child, she would often encourage me to do something by saying, “Go ahead, Daddy, give it a shot.” I used to love when…
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Bide Your Time
It’s hard to keep your head in the clouds when the dark sky rolls in. It’s easier to duck and hide until the storm passes through. While it seems…
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Intent Versus Impact
It’s easy to have an intended meaning. Or sometimes an unintended meaning. It’s much more difficult to have a consequential impact. Just remember that impact is always greater than…
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The Parent as Employer
“I pay your salary.” I hope that you’ve never heard it from a parent. Unfortunately, I have. It’s usually said in a moment of anger, or at the very…
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The Perils of Trying Something Different
You come up with an idea, brilliant or otherwise. (Maybe not so brilliant!) Or maybe it’s not even your idea, but it’s something that sounds interesting. So you do…
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T’naci Monsters
The monster may be hiding under your bed. Or in your closet. It may have secretly taken up residence in your head. And not just any monster, it’s the…
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20 Words. Something Different.
Words matter. A sentence or two can make a difference. 20 words can change your perspective. Words can spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, and conversations. Let us know what you think at #4OCF. …