

In the Weeds
I've never enjoyed golf. Mark Twain famously said, "Golf is a good walk spoiled." No doubt it takes some skill to use a small round...


3 Reasons You Should and 3 Ways You Can
Modern teaching methods emphasize big ideas rather than basic skills. Weird diagonals are used to solve math problems. Assessment is an...


When Spouses Cheat
Betrayal. Anger. Distrust. Loneliness and self-loathing. These are only some of the feelings a spouse could feel after his or her spouse...


4 Actions of a Righteous Person
It is easy to point out the actions of an unrighteous person, isn't it? It is easy for me to see the sins of others and ignore my own....


The Soldier's Shield
At various times during my life, I have devoted much time and study to this historical period or that. I've entertained a fascination...


Climb 100 Mountains
Mountains cast a shadow At times it's hard to tell Will darkness overtake you Will you succeed or fail Though I've climbed a hundred...


The Broken Shard
Linda Sue Park wrote an award-winning book that I loved to share with my students. A Single Shard is a boy's journey to take a tiny shard...