Jan. 3, 2024 I’d love to think I’m writing something halfway profound, but I don’t think I’ve got it in me tonight. It’s been a wild day. What I will say about this song that I listened to tonight is that it really connected to a lot of things that are on my mind and …
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Professor Sandman’s Cosmic Jukebox of Harmonic Consciousness #1: SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS by The Postal Service
Jan. 1, 2024 Trying out something new for 2024 here on Facebook. I’m in the habit of listening to a song each night; whatever song happens to pop into my head and feels right. I’m going to try to share that song here as we edge toward sleep. I thought about calling it Ethan’s Lullaby, …
An Open Letter to Educators In & Around Lewiston, ME
Dear Educators In & Around Lewiston, ME, I’m getting ready for bed, and you’re on my mind. I can’t imagine how you’re preparing yourselves for tomorrow. And my heart breaks for you. Your biggest concern tomorrow should be how in the world you’re going to get your students to chill out enough so you all …
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Hopeful Puzzle Pieces
I should be planning for the week right now, but inspiration struck. I was listening to The Creative Weirdos, a podcast I learned about this morning. The host and his guests were discussing David Lynch and Twin Peaks. About an hour into the episode, they brought up Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity, …
Teacher/Nurse, Nurse/Teacher
This is a bit of a long walk, but stick with me. I promise I have a point to make about teaching. My wife and I just got home from a funeral for a friend of ours. A wonderful woman who lives - I use the present tense because her spirit is still very much …