Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Rebounding, Kind Of
Getting to it, which is what I wish for us all, sometimes means getting back to it, which is where I am at. But getting back to it means there was a period of time we didn’t get to it, which is where I was at. There are many different reasons we stopped getting to…
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That’s a Wrap-Up
Picking back up after six months of absence can be terribly difficult for anyone. Whether it’s not having sung in public or not having picked up a paint brush, having had to rest a torn acl or just taking a break from being too busy the passage of time has a weird affect.
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Getting Back to It
Laziness, busyness, disinterest – whatever term that is used what remains is the simple fact I haven’t consistently posted in six months. In fact, I have only written one post since October, and that was three months ago. I intend to change that.
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Sneaky Sneaky
It has been several months since I have written anything. A lot of is due to my schedule now. I am teaching again this semester in addition to my regular job. I am also working on several children’s books and have been taking preliminary course work towards a possible MBA pursuit. So, stating life has…
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Teaching – Week, I Forget
I have no idea what week it is in teaching. I could look it up but at this point I’ll just say I’m still teaching. What I do know is that it has been exhausting. It being exhausting is something I gather is not uncommon for a first semester. Needless to say, I am tired.
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Children’s Book Weeks 14-15 – Conference and More
I recently attended a conference for children’s writers and illustrators. It was put on by a local chapter of the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators). There were many different sessions to choose from, all of which offered up great insight. Yet, of all the things I took away from the conference one…
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Teaching – Week 2-3
Lesson planning is a necessity. If you don’t think it is try teaching a class without one. Sure, you may know your subject inside and out, and yes, you may be able to get in front of the class and just start sharing. However, if you don’t have any idea of where you are leading…
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Children’s Book Week 11-13 – Preperations
A few weeks have passed by since my last update. In that time I have been preparing for my first writer’s conference, which is this coming weekend. When going into something fresh off the boat as I am it is good to do your homework. Doing one’s due diligence can mean the difference between attending…
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Teaching – Week 1
Teachers have my full respect now. After just one week of classes I have learned it is more than just sitting in front of a class and speaking for an hour. Even if you know your subject and material the act of teaching is still challenging. From preparing lessons to all the administration matters, there…
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The Next Challenge – Teaching
Recently I was offered the opportunity to adjunct teach at a local college. I had been offered the chance before but I turned it down. At the time I was busier than I am now but more than that I wasn’t sure if I wanted to teach. I turned it down then knowing second chances…
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