I read the news that a gunman killed two Jewish people in an act of barbarism and terrorism. In the intentional chaos and cruelty that is the style and substance of the current regime, I titrate my news intake. I want to be informed but not swallowed by a tidal wave of overwhelm and anger. When I got the news, I had reactions and analysis but neither shock nor anguish. Then I read Julian Chender’s post and was chagrined to see the difference in our responses. I was disappointed where he was close to despair. I had political analysis while he was also experiencing persecution. I saw … Read More
Sample Page
This is an example page. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this:
Hi there! I’m a bike messenger by day, aspiring actor by night, and this is my website. I live in Los Angeles, have a great dog named Jack, and I like piña coladas. (And gettin’ caught in the rain.)
…or something like this:
The XYZ Doohickey Company was founded in 1971, and has been providing quality doohickeys to the public ever since. Located in Gotham City, XYZ employs over 2,000 people and does all kinds of awesome things for the Gotham community.
As a new WordPress user, you should go to your dashboard to delete this page and create new pages for your content. Have fun!
Body of Knowledge
Body of Knowledge Problem solving means THINKING. Brainstorming, generating rational alternatives, and cost/benefit analysis. Cerebral cortex divorced from corpus. Yet the body is more than a carrying case for the big computer between our ears. It is an overlooked valuable … Read More
In Praise of In-Person Meetings
Recently, I helped design and run an in-person gathering of 40+ people from around the world. How gratifying and effective for people to engage in meaningful and flowing conversations as they glided among groups and spoke in plenary. The shift … Read More
Why Change Takes Time
In an organization explicitly shifting to a more appreciative and collaborative culture, a meeting participant positively interpreted challenging events. Let’s look at the upside and From an appreciative perspective were met with joshing incredulity from colleagues. Wait, you’re being positive? … Read More
Ode to Doubt
Recently, while avoiding a writing project, I realized doubt was ruling me. You might relate. You have reasons why the daunting presentation, promotion, innovative project, or approach won’t work. The doubting mind seems so reasonable. So, I wrote this letter … Read More
How Do I Come Across?
A white colleague is enrolled in a racism awareness course. His program features conversation with other white people about their experience of race and racism. He is frustrated that he is not learning about his whiteness from people of color. … Read More
Sabbatical Lessons 2: From Rush to Reset
Spring 2021 is in full force. Redbud, dogwoods, and azaleas vie for attention. I return to a world that is the same and so different from when I began my sabbatical seven months ago. Then my FOMO (fear of missing … Read More
Sabbatical Lessons 1: Creating New Eyes
“We shall not cease from explorationAnd the end of all our exploringWill be to arrive where we startedAnd know the place for the first time.”T.S. Eliot After nearly 30 years in practice, I planned a break. The COVID-19 pandemic canceled … Read More
