reflexive teaching

“We teach best what we most need to learn.”
I don’t know who said that, but it’s so true. There are several times in class when I advise a kid about a situation, and realize that I should follow my own advice. At almost every moment of my life, I am conscious of how precious my [...]

playing nurse

Taking care of my mother post-surgery has been interesting. It’s been an exercise in patience and a fabulous bonding experience. She is driving me nuts, but then I remember how lucky I am she didn’t murder me during my teenage years and I gladly do whatever silly thing she tells me to do. A few [...]