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I heard a bit on NPR today about the use of technology in education. The guest was talking to Diane Reem about the widening gap between the use of technology in Fortune 500 companies and in public classrooms. She asked him, "How do you use technology?" He responded by saying that getting online was the first thing he did when he got up in the morning and the last thing he did before he went to bed, that instead of reading the paper, he got his news online. Instead [...]

I have to apologize for my infrequent posting. Launching a blog and then going right into NaBloPoMo was... perhaps not the best strategy. After all, I'm still getting my blogging feet wet here. One thing I have noticed is that blogging about life certainly puts a different spin on my daily experience. Anyway, I've been having trouble because I've really wanted to be present in the moment... you know, experiencing things. And while I was blogging on a daily basis, [...]

We've had guests in town for the last three days. What's funny is that these guests are pretty low maintenance. They don't require many scheduled activities and are content to hang out at home. The problem is... they are content to hang out at home!!! And I am going stir crazy. Of course, if it were not 10 degrees outside, we could go for some idyllic walks in the part or something. Instead, we are on our 30th round of Kids on Stag [...]

"If you can lift your spirits by yourself or if you can life someone else's spirits, you are spiritual." This is a quote from Dr. Madan Kataria, who started a Laughter Yoga program in India.

Laugher Yoga? Yes, you read correctly. And if you are up for a little inspiration, watch the video.

I was inspired by Scott Noelle's Daily Groove regarding "Be Careful." He says that our inclination to protect our children from harm often cuts them off from their own body wisdom. After I read this, I resolved to adjust my own admonitions. I could not let go completely... but instead of saying, "be careful." I'm trying to point out to them more specifically what I want to bring to their attention: the steps [...]