Notes from Around the Block- The task at hand in San Francisco
- Literary Criticism at LAX
- Simplify at the Getty
- Downtown L.A. and the Grand Central Market
- Olallieberry Odyssey
- Does Sir Thomas More live a real life?
- Does Jane Smiley’s Bob Miller live a real life?
- Does Ivan Ilych live a “real” life?
- How to live a real life
- Lowfat or nonfat Yoga
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Tag Archives: Ben
The Total Worlders
I’ve lived long enough to know that the Gods have a sense of humor, thank God. The Gods who have been spending time in my company these past several weeks are busy and swift, sentimental and gentle. Not Greek or … Continue reading
Sunlight in New York City
In certain situations, I can be as spontaneous as an actuary. Date: July 4, 1988. Scene: The steps of the Capital Building, Washington D.C. So you may understand my reaction when two strangers, attractive young women in their thirties, picnicking … Continue reading
The Importance of Eye Contact or Brown- Eyed Girl
How we look at others makes a difference. Do we have kind or judgmental eyes? Do our eyes flutter with faith or shutter with sarcasm? For students who look before they hear, our eye contact is crucial. How we look … Continue reading
Do we praise our children too much?
by cheri block I have been thinking about this topic for a while, but an article in the Wall Street Journal motivated me to write. The WSJ article says in summary: we are praising our employees, our students, and our … Continue reading
Posted in Education, My childhood, Parenting, Writing and Teaching
Tagged Aldo Anderson, Ben, praise, Roy Davis
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