"If We Learn To Be Amazed At What God Has Done And Is Doing In Our Lives, We Will Never Be Without Hope."

I know a lot of people have seen this already, but it's worth seeing again. Have a listen to KP's pep talk, and have a good Friday.

Where do I begin? I spent the last thirty minutes listening to a group of arrogant and condescending non educators disrespect my colleagues and profession. I listened to a group of disingenuous people whose own self-interests guide their policies rather than the interests of children. I listened to a cabal of people who sit on national education committees that will have a profound impact on classroom teaching practices. And I heard nothing of value. "I'm thinking about the current health care debate," I said. "And I am wondering if I will be asked to sit on a national committee charged with the task of creating a core curriculum of medical procedures to be used in hospital emergency rooms." The strange little man cocks his head and, suddenly, the fly on the wall has everyone's attention. "I realize that most people would think I am unqualified to sit on such a committee because I am not a doctor, I have never worked in an emergency room, and I have never treated a single patient. So what? Today I have listened to people who are not teachers, have never worked in a classroom, and have never taught a single student tell me how to teach."

2009 National Teacher of the Year Anthony Mullen, describing his experience at a national conference on the future of teaching in his blog post, “Teachers Should Be Seen and Not Heard.” This should be read. (via politicalprof)

When will you shine with me? Please I'm begging! Where are my, where are my, Where are my soldiers at?

I've been a big fan of Yuca for a few years now, and their new single fits the theme this week, so here enjoy! You can find them on facebook, too. Also, congrats to me for the 101th post today! I hope this blog has left some of you inspired, made some of you pause and think, or made someone open to some new ideas. I hope it continues to do so for another 101 posts -- if I can make it there!

Thanks for following until now!

Love much. Earth has enough of bitter in it.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

The sky over Canada is one of my favorite sights in the world.

Sometimes it's hard to just keep going But faith is moving without knowing

Unbreakable, Fireflight

My favorite way to end the week: a little bit of amazing.

We live and die; Christ died and lived!

John Stott

It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.

Henry David Thoreau

Life, like pictures, can have unexpected results. It's how you see it that matters.