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Rethinking My Classroom in the Age of AI and Distraction
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…
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Life’s Breaking Moments
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.…
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Morning Reflection: Embracing Questions and Finding Wonder
The Oklahoma July sun is already high, promising a near 100-degree day. But as I take my morning walk, a gentle 10 mph breeze provides a welcome reprieve, reminding me of life’s small blessings. It’s Monday, and my mind feels like a hodgepodge of thoughts, but I want to share some reflections that have been…
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My Journey with Yoga: 30 Years of Strength, Balance, and Finding My Center
Journal Entry July 18, 2025 It’s a beautiful Friday morning, and I’m on my second walk of the day, soaking up the summer before I head back to school next month. The thought of losing this morning ritual of two consecutive walks is bittersweet, but it’s a sacrifice for what pays the bills. My mind,…
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Journal Entry: Feeling the Flow of Energy
Thursday Morning ReflectionsGood morning. It’s July 17—Thursday—and once again, I’m struck by how fast time moves. This morning is a bit of a reversal for me. Normally, I record my thoughts during my second walk of the day, but today I’m doing it on my first. Cary had to go for some blood work, so…