Archive for the “Life Tidings” category
Teaching: Year Two
by Stuart on May 5, 2012
This semester has been a whirlwind. I can’t believe it’s almost over! As usual, I’m starting to miss the Seniors. As usual, I feel like I’m not going to get everything done before the end. And, as usual, I’m brewing (…)
Fall 2011 Reading List
by Stuart on March 1, 2012
I’m just getting around to posting this. I’ve been reading more since I bought the Amazon Kindle as an Anniversary gift for Rachel. I like having my queue in sync so I can read at any time (Kindle, iPad, iPhone). (…)
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 (…)