As we near the end of our first year of full-time home schooling (prepare for celebratory post next week), my heart has been calling me to talk about “Tootie’s Table”…because, well, that’s where our home school takes place and might just have been where this whole inspiration began. “Tootie” was the affectionate name given to my maternal grandmother, Lutie. And, Tootie was a teacher. Not just any teacher, she was one of the best. When she was still with us,…
Ok, first I feel the need to address the elephant in the room. (Well, it may be an elephant only to me, but still I feel the need to address it.) It’s been a minute since I’ve written a post. Ok, more than a minute…it’s been six weeks. Six weeks. Yikes! But, as much as I’m kicking myself for getting off-track, I’m also realizing how much I’ve missed this. So, we’re back. And just like I tell kids when they…
What it’s for. (Once again, a “hat tip” – also his term – to Seth Godin.) I got so caught up in “Who It’s For” last time, that I didn’t really get to this part. So, here we go. What’s it for? As I mentioned in the last post, the life I’m looking for is a life on purpose. One with balance and quality time…and white space; one with adventure, creativity, curiosity and a love of learning; one where I…
Who is it for? And, what is it for? These are the first two questions that Seth Godin suggests you use when starting a new project…any new project. And let me tell you, it totally works. By asking these two questions and really spending time in thoughtful contemplation, it can really clarify your work. The mission becomes clearer. It’s easier for the people you seek to serve to know that the work is for them. So, while we’re getting started…