Free? Why, no, it’s not.
The world of art and non-profit organizations, while separate but sometimes overlapping, share a common conundrum. They both face the expectation of receiving goods and/or services for “free.” I am…
Category: Student Life
Seasons of Life During COVID
This is an unusual time, of that there is no doubt. But, in some respects, life must move forward. I have a son moving out, he’s 20 and going to…
Insomnia: All is not Right with the World!
At 3:30 a.m., I arose from my bed after lying there for over an hour, not sleeping. Nights are sometimes hard for me. I go to bed and my mind…
Hi = A Smile
This morning I started a post about old posts. I worked on it for a while and then decided to do something else – something on my “to do” list. …
2020: A New Normal for an Extraordinary Class. #SOL20, Day 18/Year 3
Today, it felt like we were beginning a “new normal.” Our school district started online classes. Our youngest is a senior in his last semester of high school. Since our…
Everyone is Disappointed About Something Right Now, #SOL20: Day 14/Year 3.
The gauntlet was thrown late yesterday afternoon on the immediate plan to close public schools in Wisconsin due to slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Governor Evers issued a…
Moving Online to Learn, #SOL20 Day 12/ Year 3
By, mid-afternoon yesterday, we heard of more local universities moving classes to an online platform due to the COVID-19 virus. While we understand this move, moving a course (or, worse…
Forcing Spring Flower Bulbs in the Winter Sun & Cold
The sun is out and I am itching to get my hands dirty. One of the advantages of having a garden club for students for over 15 years is that…
