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I think very few of us are what you call “numbers people.” Most people when they finished algebra 1 or algebra 2 in high school, or college math for that matter, had no intention of ever returning to it “just for fun.” Why? Because it lacked relevance and usefulness to their life. NCE (normal curve…
Control, Alt, Delete?
Computer screen frozen? Modem not broadcasting? Phone system acting goofy? Don’t know what to do? Years ago, when this happened to me, I’d sometimes call in a tech expert from outside the office, and they’d fixed it. What I later learned is what Anne Lamott, a favorite author of mine said, Almost everything will work…
Guest Blog from Susan Leckband
Oh, No. They told me “You should get him tested” Your child is obviously struggling at school and you want to help them, but aren’t ready for an official diagnosis. By Susan Leckband January 6, 2026 Your child is struggling, but so are you. They are obviously “not getting it” for one reason or another….
The line between good and evil…
Hello Home Schoolers! The above subject line is a partial quote by Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylonian Bee. Read the full quote at the bottom of this post. Most home schoolers consider the teaching of morality, of character formation, to be a big deal. Academics, while important, comes in second. Unfortunately, the polarized political…
A Rule of Life as a New Year’s Resolution
Last Friday, I wrote about the particular power of a single New Year Resolution, that of taking responsibility or ownership. This resolution had a profound effect in the life of Maxwell Perkins, a famous editor who worked at Scribner’s years ago. You can read about it here. The idea of “taking responsibility” means accepting where you find yourself and resolving…
