Peace Like a River

August 28, 2016 (241/366)

Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountains and the sea are excellent schoolmasters and teach more than we can ever learn from books.  - John Lubbock

National Dog Day

August 26, 2016 (239/366)

“We may have pets, but when it comes to unconditional love, they are the masters.” - Donald L. Hicks. With the help of Piper, Owen, Roxie and Sadie, Alec should earn his Dog Care merit badge in no time! Happy National Dog Day!

On the Horizon

August 25, 2016 (238/366) "Education is not to reform students or amuse them or to make them expert technicians. It is to unsettle their minds, widen their horizons, inflame their intellects, teach them to think..." - Robert M. Hutchins

The sun is quickly setting on the summer of 2016. As of today, my colleagues are back in school, learning and preparing for the arrival of students on September 1st. It is both daunting and invigorating to plan for what's on the horizon as another school year begins. Here's to a year of wonder and adventure, of balancing challenging conditions and smooth sailing while keeping an even keel.

Inspection

August 24, 2016 (237/366)

"Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain." - Henry David Thoreau

Teachers

August 23, 2016 (236/366)

"Study how water flow smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher." -  Morihei Ueshiba