Dave’s Desk@Ditch: The Gems I’ll Be Holding Onto
While doing some research for another piece, I recently came across an article that appeared in The Atlantic written by
Read moreWhile doing some research for another piece, I recently came across an article that appeared in The Atlantic written by
Read moreFor some folks, things have “fallen back into place,” where daily routines have begun to stabilize, and they are now
Read moreAs difficult as it has been to comprehend the indiscriminate, senseless devastation taking place in Ukraine this past month, I’m holding on to the belief that it somehow is serving as a rallying cry for our global community to come together as a unified coalition, not only in the name of democracy, but more importantly, in the survival of humanity itself. I don’t think I’m being hyperbolic about this.
Read moreLike many folks who practice meditation or yoga on a daily basis, once I’ve made a connection to a particular teacher whose style, voice, and rhythm resonates with me, I then have a tendency to focus solely on that instructor, oftentimes for weeks or months on end.
Read moreI’m not sure where most folks land when it comes to addressing this topic, but I tend to subscribe to
Read moreI wholeheartedly agree with this passage from Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh’s work titled, “No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering.”
Read more“No matter how much we may feel the need for a circle of trust, few of us can imagine taking
Read moreAs many of us have witnessed these past several years, a polarization of sorts has permeated not only our country,
Read moreby Dave Davis Like many of my fellow educators here on the East End, and probably everywhere else for that
Read moreLike many folks that I’ve been speaking with lately, this past year-and-a-half has certainly presented itself with ample opportunities to
Read moreWith my preschool teaching duties not scheduled to re-start until the fall, I have finally found the time to scroll
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