The Crumpled Aspect
Several years ago, a story circulated on the internet about a teacher and a clever bullying exercise involving a crumpled piece of paper. Although the story’s exact origins were somewhat of a mystery, its lesson resonated with readers. The crumpled paper exercise...
Candy’s Crusade
On May 3, 1980, a thirteen-year-old youth softball player named Cari Lightner was killed by a drunk driver in Fair Oaks, California. Cari and a friend were walking to a church carnival when Clarence Bush’s car swerved out of control and struck the teen from...
Wabi-Sabi Enlightenment
I concede that I may be a little biased, but I think my dining room table is among the most beautiful pieces of furniture I have ever seen. I love its rich colors, varying textures, and—most of all—its unique backstory. While you may be able to find tables at Pottery...
Confining Moments
When I was in fourth grade, a classmate tripped and broke his arm while we were playing tag football on the playground. The teacher monitoring recess thought his trip was the result of us being too rough, so she ended recess early and sent us all back to our...
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Explore the art of being a good teammate with audio selections from Lance Loya’s popular Teammate Tuesday blog.
