Employable Attitude for Teacher Reform School

Here's a job requirement for an Assistant Professor of a graduate school:

High level of zest, grit, hope, gratitude, and humor.

Got it. Check out the ads. This institution has apparently been under scrutiny for its unorthodox way of training teachers. They are not grounded in heavy educational theories from the start. The focus is placed on practice in the field. NYT article. What do you think of this approach? Practice first, and then go to the theory? Or theory first, then practice. Arguable.

Writing Tip

Something to note as I write:

The group was “intrigued by the challenge of creating short stories that would defy audiences’ expectations of the subject,” said Aniston. “We wanted the balance of drama with humor and irreverence … we wanted stories that were informative without being heavy-handed. Oh, and they needed to be brilliantly written.” Read more.

Whole Me's Mystery Theater and Spaghetti Dinner

"Whole Me Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization providing educational and social services designed to promote the success of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, their families, and their communities." It works particularly with deaf and hard-of-hearing children to ensure their successful transition to adult life; this is done by establishing strong partnerships among key individuals in the child's life. Read more.

This coming Saturday, September 10, Whole Me will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and mystery theater. I can't wait to go! Check this out: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108494662579738 

A Time to be Silent

source: celebritypicnic.com

"That's the thing I learned early on: No matter how preposterous it is, I don't say a word, ever. If you start doing it, you have to do it every time. I let it do its thing and watch it come and go." - Ryan Reynolds, actor.

Perfume or Cologne

Source: http://www.svanityblog.com/

“You know, in life there’s perfume and there’s cologne. Cologne, you have to spray every fifteen minutes. Perfume, you put a drop and it lasts a week. You’re perfume.” - Mario Testino to Kate Moss. (Source)

The Treasures Within You

Jack Gilbert said once to a young writer, when she asked him for advice about her own poems: “Do you have the courage to bring forth this work? The treasures that are hidden inside you are hoping you will say YES.” - Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love

Peace

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix