Author: David Lowry

It’s August 1st, and school is just about two weeks away. Believe it or not, it’s a cool 70 degrees outside with a light mist – a welcome change after the scorching temperatures we’ve had. Just the other day, it hit 102 degrees! So, this little respite of clouds and comfortable temperatures in the 80s,…

It’s July 30th, and summer is flying by! This summer, my daily 5-mile walks have become more than just exercise; they’re a moving meditation, a time for deep self-reflection as I strengthen my body and prepare for a new exercise program that includes yoga and TRX. The Shifting Landscape of My Routine and Perspective As…

The Enduring Question As I walk through my neighborhood this morning, I’m grappling with a persistent and complex question: How do we go on in a time of rising authoritarianism, persecution, and diminishing freedoms? I’ve found a few partial answers in my past walks. The first is to find solace in the perfection of nature,…

Today’s walk through my neighborhood stirred up a familiar question that’s been pressing on me: How do I teach in this new age—where artificial intelligence is ubiquitous and attention is scattered across screens? Over the past two years, I’ve watched a shift unfold in my classroom. Even my most engaged students now arrive with divided…

Good morning. Today is Tuesday, July 22, 2025. I’m out on my morning walk. It’s a warm one, probably already in the low 80s, but a mild breeze is a welcome relief. As I walk, I’m greeted by a flock of blackbirds. I’ve always been fascinated by crows—their intelligence and the old stories about them.…