Last month, as we wrapped up the school year, I was honored with the privilege of speaking at our Senior Banquet. This event is the final event for seniors and their families before graduation the following day. Given that it is July 4th, and a day in which we are supposed to be celebrating American […]
I am not moving to Canada… Like 60 million other Americans, I am not happy with the results of this election. I am dismayed at the prospect of our elected leader being one who demonstrates the most abhorrent possible behaviors. I am dismayed that 59,393,343 Americans thought he was a worthy choice to lead […]
Sorting through old files and moving them to a new computer, I came across the piece below that Em wrote. The timing is of course perfect: Earth Day was this week and my seniors in Modern Global Issues are looking at global environmental issues. Em’s words convey that which I haven’t been successful in conveying myself: […]
Today is Alan’s birthday. Last night I had dreams of him. They weren’t fun… they weren’t of the person I want to remember… of the person my family and I miss so sorely. Here’s to memories of hiking in the Whites, hucking a squirrel off the porch in a rubbermade container after trapping it in […]
Here’s a piece I wrote for NEice after a (Type II) fun day of climbing: Rites of Passage Enjoy!
That which we seek is only a fleeting moment of glory. Every race, every route, every summit – we grasp and we aspire for what is JUST out of reach. Minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years – all spent in search of that one transient moment. But a new goal replaces every success. We need […]
51.5 miles spread over 2 Boston Marathons… CLOSURE ***** Last year, I didn’t finish what I’d set out to do. The bombings at the finish line robbed me of that opportunity. I got my medal… I got my stickers… but I wasn’t having anything to do with them. My medal remained draped upon the mirror […]
Below is a link to a piece I wrote about my recent trip to Scotland. It’s worth checking out for the pictures alone! Scottish Winter And for those looking for something you won’t find there on NEice… proof that I saw something other than the inside of a cloud and a reason to go back:
“You’re the only one who didn’t know you had it in you.” Last year I finally climbed Repentance. This was a three or four year process for me: partners bailing, unfavorable conditions, and my own fear all colluded to keep me from venturing up that pillar off the first belay ledge. When I finally did […]
As an educator, I am constantly giving feedback, but I don’t always have the opportunity to receive feedback myself. I receive feedback from students from time to time, as well as the feedback of administrators who observe my class occasionally, but I don’t often get to see the long-term effects of my teaching, coaching, and […]
Taking the Sharp End 