Self-Care… We Need Earthquakes 29 Nov 2019 This Thanksgiving season is always a reading marathon for me! I find myself catching up on the ten books I'm half-way through done reading...yes I know I have issues... One…
Self-Worth… Dwelling vs. Doing 8 Nov 2019 There is a fine line between reflection and dwelling. Reflection is debriefing what has happened; gathering lessons from the experience for application in future situations (positive reflection will improve performance).…
Motivation… Building a Future Worthy of Our Lives 17 Jul 2019 Last month we wrapped up another successful Middle School Summer Shop Camp! Over the course of the camp it was so exciting to see what our upper level campers decide…
Education Culture Planting New Ideas 16 Jul 2019 Mum planting season was in full swing two weeks ago in our school greenhouse! Between holding down a part-time job, occasional construction projects, and resting; this summer has seemed to…
Motivation Character Building and some Gutter Cleaning 29 May 201914 Sep 2021 Nothing says...or smells, quite like spring, then cleaning the roof gutters. This year especially has been a horrible affair! It has been perpetually raining for the past month and we…
Motivation… Nails, Screws, and Commitment 26 May 2019 As we approach another season of Middle School Shop Camps, I'm reminded of a now slightly funny, but overall teachable moment. One of our campers had finished constructing their wood…
Self-Care Cost of Excellence > Restoring Ordinary 15 Mar 201917 Apr 2025 Growing up when I was younger my family always had a small garden no matter where we lived. I'd like to think this is where I got my green-thumb, but…
Self-Care Till the Last Pop > Fighting Perfection 13 Mar 201917 Apr 2025 On most Sunday evenings I remember it being called out, "fend for yourself", code phrase for "grab yourself a bag of popcorn". Having now worked hundreds of concessions stands over…
Blogging Journey March Madness Marathon > Running the Right Race 5 Mar 20191 Jan 2024 March Madness always marked a great time around the Meals household growing up! Besides the fact we loved basketball...Go K-State Wildcats!...it was the start of college baseball season...GO CATS!...Spring Break,…
Self-Care Pancake Survival Guide for February 18 Feb 2019 February seems to be the favorite month to hate in education. Students are eager to be outside for a long-awaited Spring that hasn't arrived yet... Unexpected snow/ice/wind chill days throw…
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