The following article fits very well with the topic of "School," which is something that doesn't appear much on my site but it is important to both in my professional and private life. This week we got into a discussion that can be summed up as: "The school system does too little for high-performing students." We addressed other problems, such as school performance, grading, pressure on performance, etc. but that was at th heart of the debate. As teachers we…
I have been thinking about adopting a pet, maybe. I mean it is a big commitment and I have a lot of demands on my time. That seriously puts a kink in what type of pet I can adopt. Though I know that I will be adopting from a shelter if I choose to go through with it. When you adopt from a shelter you are shaving a life. And that means a second chance on life. Older animals have…
Alright, schism is maybe a little too strong of a term to use. Though I would like to point out that schism can be used in the form of division or divide, not only in the context of religion. While it is used mostly in relation to the separation of the Greek and Roman churches my usage will also work and in just a moment you will see why. Beauty is for some a religion. I want to say that…
I wish you and your families a Happy Easter and much joy, peace and happiness! Amber
I wish everyone a relaxing time with the family and friends! I look forward to the Christmas holidays every year. For me you could get rid of the presents, abolished the Christmas tree, and decorations. Yet I would feel just as warm and happy. It is a chance for me to meet with old school friends and distant family. They are my gift. I like to use the time to relax and reset from the stress of the past year…
I like to shop. Most people I know like to shop. So how does one avoid becoming the super consumer in situations like that? To avoid falling into that pattern as best I can I made a couple of hard and fast rules, which I am going to throw out there. Function is more important than aesthetics. Aesthetics also play a big role, for example in clothing or furniture, but it must not be the sole criterion: An uncomfortable sofa,…
Do you have one of those jobs that requires you to wake up early? That is before five AM. We as American seem to be getting up earlier and working longer hours. Our 24/7 world demands that of us and if you don't conform you are seen as lazy. Some people feel affronted when you say you get up early others will praise you. Jason Fitzpatrick writes: "First, sleep deprivation isn’t a badge of honor. It’s a very American/Protestant Work…
Dear readers, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a lot of health and joy in the New Year. It has been very quiet on the blog for the last few weeks, but from January on I have plans to make some changes and post more frequently. I already have a lot of new ideas and topics in the pipeline. And I would also like to tell you why it has been so quiet here lately … but that is…