A few months ago, I had the opportunity to hear Cheryl Strayed speak as a part of the local university’s lecture series. I had read her bestseller Wild and although I didn’t love the book, I still appreciated the story. I should say, I did like the book. “Love” is a word I use sparingly with […]
Read MoreEarlier this week, I came across a thought-provoking TED talk by Sir Ken Robinson called “Do schools kill creativity?” In it, he advocates for an educational system that embraces all types of human intelligence and creativity. The title makes it sound like a downer, but the tone is hopeful. You can watch Robinson’s talk here.
Read MoreBenjamin Franklin was a highly quotable guy. Between him, Churchill, and Confucius, they could’ve had a thriving greeting-card business. I’d like to believe Franklin actually said this. I’m always skeptical about quotes that can’t be traced to an original source such as a speech or book. Either way, I’m glad someone said this because […]
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