Blur - cc photo by J. Delp On Thursday evening I was driving home from Payson. It was dark and the roads were wet from an afternoon of rain showers. I was in no hurry. I had a soda, snacks, and was listening to my “Kansas 2021” Spotify playlist. At the edge of town, I … Continue reading Fast Doesn’t Have to Be Normal
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Embrace the Scars
The Tree - cc photo by J. Delp I have a favorite spot in the Arizona wilderness. It’s not too difficult to find, but I’m not going to tell you where it is, because then it might become your favorite place. I’m selfish that way. The path to my favorite spot is marked by a … Continue reading Embrace the Scars
The Storms are Getting Tired
Rain on the Horizon: Pacific Beach, CA - cc photo by J. Delp It is a beautiful January day in Arizona. 74 degrees. The type of day where you can sit on the patio and almost forget the turbulence of the world around us. Almost. My mood today, and this week, has been optimistic. In … Continue reading The Storms are Getting Tired
Finding Focus
Image Credit: Carl Richards / Behavior Gap Over the years, I have become pretty good at giving sound advice to people who are worried. Ironically, it isn't because I have it "figured out" it is because I am an expert worrier -- routinely haunted by anxiety. If you want help turning a molehill into a … Continue reading Finding Focus
A Difficult Season
Kerry Croswhite Aquatic Center at the 2020 CHS Swim Banquet I'm not sure this is going to be a "real" blog post, but I want to share a few thoughts. Today is my first "official" day of break and I am exhausted. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. I think I am going to have to ease … Continue reading A Difficult Season
What are Your Metrics for Success?
Not Normal It has been an eventful week. On Wednesday, our students returned to school via Google Classroom and distance learning. On Wednesday evening our district Governing Board made the difficult decision to continue virtual learning for the entire first quarter of the school year. As you can know, based upon the national dialogue, the … Continue reading What are Your Metrics for Success?
Community is the Answer
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. - Coretta Scott King Yesterday morning, I did a quick check of my school email and noticed a message from the owner of a local pizza place, Fire and Brimstone. "Hi Jeff, today we’re going to be donating all … Continue reading Community is the Answer
The Long Road to What Matters Most
Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. - Goethe While I often refer to this quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe as one of my favorites, it is also personally convicting. For me, the struggle doesn't necessarily lie in doing things that matter, but in determining … Continue reading The Long Road to What Matters Most
Adjust Your Sails
The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The realist adjusts the sails. - William Arthur Ward Yesterday afternoon, I went for a walk. On most weekends, I try to get out to someplace scenic, go for a hike and take a few pictures. I love the adventure in hiking and … Continue reading Adjust Your Sails
My Plan to Deal With Overwhelm
This past week I stopped to visit with a colleague who has been absent from work due to a health issue. Our conversation began with college football but eventually drifted to work. "I'm just trying to get caught up," he lamented (as he stared at his computer screen and what I imagined was an overflowing … Continue reading My Plan to Deal With Overwhelm
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