Archive for the “Life Tidings” category
The Best
by Stuart on January 25, 2012
The 2011-2012 academic year has been off to a great start. My students have accomplished so much in one semester. I am very proud of them all. I really do have the best students on the planet. They are respectful, (…)
Tis’ the Season for Cast Iron Seasoning
by Stuart on January 23, 2012
So I finally finished seasoning my cast iron skillet. I want to be ready for our camping trips this summer. It is never too early to plan for the camping season. It’s my goal to become an expert at cast (…)
Teaching: Year One
by Stuart on June 9, 2011
This past academic year was my first official year teaching. Graphic Design was a blast and I think most of my students had as much fun as I had. Here are some things I learned: Teaching is just as demanding (…)
Myles the Monkey and My Bad Luck
by Stuart on October 15, 2010
It was an idyllic morning. Qade and Myles were climbing trees. They were making me proud the way they were climbing into the lofty treetops without any Daddy assistance. I was spotting him on the ground below while he climbed (…)
Resolution: Knowledge
by Stuart on February 25, 2009
Albert Einstein said, “Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a judge of Truth and Knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods.” I don’t intent to be a judge of Truth and Knowledge, but I do intend to (…)
Resolution: Writing
by Stuart on February 15, 2009
The Navajo Rez has never been known as an incubation chamber for great writers (come to think of it, the Rez has never been an incubation chamber for “great” anything). English and Grammar were non-existent through my K-12 years. Given (…)
Resolution: Family
by Stuart on February 10, 2009
Free TimeI LOVE my family. My family values time, rather than money or luxury. So I decided to give them the gift of time! This is a huge step for me because I enjoy using my time to help people. (…)
Resolution: Creativity
by Stuart on February 2, 2009
My resolutions for creativity are strictly personal. I’m not creating “art for art’s sake” or for anybody else. I’m creating art for my sake. I find grand satisfaction in creating something that I can accept. Music Since I’m mostly unemployed (…)
Resolution: Reading
by Stuart on January 31, 2009
Bag O’ Books I LOVE reading. We don’t have a TV so we spend generous amounts of time interacting with words. So far I’m on my way to cranking through my book list. 1776 by David McCullough John Adams by (…)
Resolution: Health
by Stuart on January 31, 2009
No New Year would be complete without the traditional exercise and food resolutions. Weight Lifting I’ve been trying to lift weights around 6am. Right now I am working towards consistency. When I’m pumping iron regularly I will start strengthening my (…)