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The Disconnection Myth (A Working Idea in Progress)

“Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives. The power that connection holds in our lives was confirmed when the main concern about connection emerged as the fear of disconnection; the fear that something we have done or failed to do, something about who we are or where we come from, has made us unlovable and unworthy of connection.” – Brené Brown Daring…

In this articleSugata Mitra argues that “We have a romantic attachment to skills from the past.” I personally have a romantic attachment to skills from the future but I am aware that the majority of people I’m surrounded by, especially when I think of…

I met one of my favorite bands this weekend. By met, I mean I got to sit on the floor of a studio tucked away in the heart of Birmingham and listen to 5 acoustic versions of their newest  songs. I tried hard not to cry, cough or sneeze as they performed…

One A Day.

At approximately 1 in morning on June 6th, 2013 I was inspired by Seth Godin’s 5000th Post and…

Birmingham Brave New Voices: Help Us Get to Chicago!

 I a teacher and poetry slam team coach at Tarrant High School in Birmingham. This summer I am…