Last week we commemorated the life and influence of a man who lived only a few short years in one of the most controversial periods of our nation's history; Martin Luther King Jr and the Civil Rights Movement. After watching his illustrious and most popular "I Have a Dream" speech with my students, I contemplated... Continue Reading →
Lessons from the Ski Slopes
Black, blue, and green! This is representative of 2 major facets of the weekend; the slopes of a West Virginia Ski Resort and the progression of the color of bruises that surfaced from the various encounters with the snow. However, there were several thoughts from the trip that I hope are insightful for the future. Life... Continue Reading →
A Falcon and a Follower
I listened intently as a friend described with such enthusiasm his hobby of training a falcon to hunt small creatures in the wild. I was so enamored by the work he put into training this bird that I continued to ask questions. The description of catching the bird, giving it proper care, rewarding good behavior, and disciplining... Continue Reading →
What’s your AIM?
I recently had the difficult task yet distinct honor of speaking at the funeral of a 17 year old young man who many would say died much too soon. As the various speakers stood to share of the many memories created with this young man I couldn't help but ponder the scene I had encountered in the parlor just days... Continue Reading →
Kortney Jones 