France 2024 – Olympics – Irony – Perception Every now and then, a simple question opens a door you didn’t expect. Someone asks, “Who painted the Last Supper?” and instead of just answering Leonardo da Vinci, you find yourself spiraling
The Paradox of Parenting and the Practice of Joy The best part of parenting is watching them grow.The worst part of parenting… is watching them grow! That paradox sat with me last night as I watched other parents navigate their
The illusion of communication doesn’t just persist in the AI era — it accelerates. “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” George Bernard Shaw Is the attribution to George Bernard Shaw correct? To
Birdman – in the moment – footsteps of the Notre Dame – April 2013 This moment was such an unexpected gift. I caught this brilliant man feeding the birds in his own quiet, instinctive way—completely unbothered by the world around
I’m Tired – I Seek Rest – And I Find Joy And Stillness THe major lift completed, my kiddo tucked into the stillness – this was what the journey effort was for – but the effort to get there only
A Season of Celebration – Neurowildnerness adaptations Midwinter has a way of stripping life to its bones. The veil thins, the light retreats, and every offering—time, attention, presence—lands with the weight of something sacred. In seasons like this, giving isn’t
Buckle up – Here comes the Bendeer! Cultivate Conviction, Not Compliance: A Stoic Call for Leadership in EdTech Please note – – this is draft one – it is raw and superficalliy organized and edited. So buckle up! In the
Under the Bridge Walkway: A Reflection on Hope and Burden One of my favorite photographs I’ve ever taken is of the under-the-bridge walkway in Bremen, Germany. On that cold day by the river, Lucas (no 5 y/o) was strapped to
Random thought around an article Unpopular opinion: we’re drowning in information density. This isn’t just a tech problem — it’s a mental health crisis. People are desperate for disassociation, and instead of addressing the deeper issues, we scapegoat the tools