Asked to list five things I do for fun, I realized joy often comes from simple moments, shared stories, and small adventures close to home.
If I Could Make Leo Understand One Thing . . .
If I could make my dog understand one thing, it would be to stop chewing his leash—because sometimes what feels restrictive is actually what keeps us safe.
Top 10: Unusual Team Mascots – High School Edition
According to site stats, my Top 10: Unusual Team Mascot posts are my most popular posts. Today's edition is an all-high school edition.
We Can Do Better
A candid reflection on frustration, accountability, and respect, highlighting the urgent need for civility and a renewed commitment to what is right. From social media chaos to leadership responsibility, this honest post challenges complacency and calls for a higher standard in how we treat one another.
Advent: Joy
One of the themes of Advent is Joy. Joy is often confused with happiness. Happiness is a feeling based on a state or condition of well being. Being happy is a good thing. It is temporary and can change as often as the direction of the wind in Central Texas.
TDZ Retrospective — Distance Learning: A Substitute for College
Originally posted July 3rd, 2007, taking classes on-line was a new thing. When I wrote this I remember that most of the on-line programs I found were from unaccredited programs. Now it is very common to take on-line classes. Anyway it is an interesting read. Can distance learning be a substitute for college? The answer … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective — Distance Learning: A Substitute for College
TDZ Retrospective
July is birthday month for TheDeeZone. This version of TDZ started in July 2007. I have been blogging in some form since 1996. It is hard to believe that it has been almost 20 yrs. Back then it was called blogging but that's what I did. So in honor of TDZ's birthday for the remainder … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective
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