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The history of Star Wars Ken Burns style…
Posted: December 18, 2015 in Just For FunTags: History, Star Wars
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“What inspires me is finding out how to use MagLev trains to get resources to the moon.”
Posted: October 11, 2013 in Humor, Innovation, Just For Fun, Technology2012 in review
Posted: January 2, 2013 in blog, Educational Technology, History, Instructional Technology, Just For FunThe WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 19,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 4 Film Festivals
Wake Up! Bill Cosby’s Recent Commencment Speech @ Temple University…
Posted: May 14, 2012 in Education, Family, Just For Fun, Parents, School, StudentsGraduation Time – What Will Students Remember?
Posted: May 10, 2012 in Education, Just For Fun, SchoolField and Scream (Hunting & Fishing Tech)
Posted: February 27, 2012 in animation, cartoons, Just For Fun, Technology
Annie, our new Jack Russell Terrier puppy, has found a new home at our house. Like anything new, she is providing new learning opportunities, and we are enjoying her presence. Summertime clicks away at a rapid pace, and it will soon be time for the school doors to be opened once again. I just saw a back to school add while watching TV with my kids last night!
One of my favorite ads from the Super Bowl:
High Five Escalator
Posted: January 18, 2011 in Collaboration, Courage, Creativity, Exploration, Innovation, Inspirational, Just For Fun, Learning, Networking, Respect, Teaching, ThanksTrouble playing a video in class…
Posted: December 1, 2010 in Education, Educational Technology, Humor, Instructional Technology, Just For Fun, School, School 2.0, Teaching, Tech Tools, Technology, Technology IntegrationTime
Posted: February 6, 2010 in blog, blogging, Blogs, Education, Exploration, Family, Generations, History, Just For Fun, Parenting, Reflection, Youth
2002
I have been, sporadically now, blogging for three years and have now moved into the fourth. Time has passed very fast, and I have been wrapping my head around that ticking sound I can hear from our “bird clock.” 25 years ago to this very day I entered the MTC in Provo, Utah for a 3 week training that sent me off to the then Colorado Denver Mission. I spent time in northwestern Kansas, in the mission office in Littleton, Colorado, in Grand Junction, Colorado, and finished off in Cheyenne, Wyoming with responsibilities over Kimball and Scottsbluff, Nebraska. That all seems like ancient history to me and especially to my young children (Remember there are 5 children, and some of them aren’t young anymore – Hannah soon to be 18!). Much has been accomplished in my adult life, but my youth set the very important stage, or foundation, for all that has come to pass. Time is what allowed it all to happen.
2009
As a historian I am always amazed at the process of looking back and how age provides perspective. It is difficult in our youth to grasp the past or find interest in it. When we are young time is slow, especially on a warm summer day fishing beside a meandering stream. Imagination plays a larger role in our lives as youngsters, and its too bad we lose some of that along the way, or at least forget to imagine. I imagine great things ahead in my life and my family’s life. I can see a future wrought with challenges, but I also have the perspective to realize that all things can be overcome. That’s what I like about being here in my mid 40s. As a doctor recently stated to me, “You have half your life ahead of you.” Interesting to think about and quite exciting at the same time! What will it bring?
I know that the choices I have made in the past are benefitting me greatly at this point in life. Sure, there have been bumps in the road, but this old world deals those on a daily basis. There will be many more choices along the way, and I hope to enjoy and reap what I sow. My children are in the same boat, and my dream is that they feel somewhat the same way I do when they reach this point in their lives. It’s nice to be a part of their growth, and I enjoy helping them speed through time. It is fast, fun, and fantastic!
Hat tip to Mrs. Powers from Washington Elementary for sharing this great collaborative video:
I need this video today…
Posted: October 22, 2009 in Courage, Creativity, Just For Fun, Reflection, Students, teachersMy Fixed Arm
Posted: October 5, 2009 in Collaboration, Courage, Creativity, Exploration, Innovation, Just For Fun, Nature, Tech Tools, TechnologyNice work and it’s healing well!
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