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Lightning Bugs



A few nights ago, I drove into the driveway late in the evening. As I turned off the lights, I saw a few lightning bugs in the field across from the house. As I watched, I was instantly transported to a hundred moments in childhood, the wonder of bugs with taillights, portable power units, captured in a jar which had to have holes.



Isn’t it interesting how some things never lose their magic?





Passage



My Mother died recently. All four of her children were there with Mom the day she died. We were able to express our love and affection.  As much as we were all there for her, heart and soul, our Mother was the one who had to do the dying.  



I wonder why it takes someone’s death to make me ask myself  if I am living the life I choose to live.






*Quin is a dear friend of ours and we are honored to share his mindful moment with you.  We look forward to sharing moments from other dear friends in the future.  You are all invited to play!  Thank you, Quin!




Inspired Teaching, Reality vs. Possibility

The Boothby Institute and a group of Maine teachers entered into an experiment which has the potential to alter the effectiveness of education at a global level. It was our supposition that a group of teachers who chose to come together to explore what it takes to be an inspired teacher could clearly define it and outline exactly what was necessary to produce that result. Here’s where we started and the result. Continue Reading →