I gave this man a bunch of old books, a lumpy comforter, and a hoodie with no string, but this man– he reminded me of my why.

Perspective is the greatest teacher.

Educators have a tall order– much like rafting the Little Pigeon, we cope with unforeseen currents, debris that pops out of nowhere, and the occasional spinning raft.

“Some people feel the rain and some people get wet– there is a distinct difference.”

... with seven days left in the month of June, I had three miles to go.

They find the key in the flower pot, but more importantly they find their way.

"Was it fun, nope. Was it miserable, nope. It was what it was...

...a winding narrow trail along the coast of Portugal and Spain, helped put it in perspective, and I have not even arrived.

8th graders Aarna, Ajooni, Ohm, and Sahan reflect on the power of writing