Today was my first day of teaching in the Fall semester. I got a glimpse of the students I will spend my class days with over the next four months. I can tell already that I am going to laugh an awful lot with this bunch. And truth be told, that is a critical component [...]
Tag: laughter
It isn’t really the art at all…it’s the artist.
My daughter Sarah and I spent the evening at a Coaster & Clipboard Frame Workshop at The Studio in downtown Fargo. The workshop was hosted by Kristine Wallin the gifted woman behind Bipolart. Kristine had all the supplies, treats, music, and guidance and all we had to do was show up ready to have fun. [...]
Victimless crime…
I believe that the term "victimless crime" is an oxymoron. I think some folks think if a person isn't hurt it isn't a crime. I say - sure, but victim may not be a person, but that does not mean there is no victim or victims. The victim of the crime could be a creature, the [...]
There really should be confetti…
Sometimes Cheyenne is a really funny kid. It is difficult to imagine when I hear her prattle on and on about the types of things 13 year olds find endlessly amusing that she was quite shy when she was young. Back then she didn't talk much in public and she would close her eyes whenever she was around [...]
The Letter “V”
I read recently that laughing heartily for 15 minutes can burn as many as 40 calories. Over the course of a year daily laughter can add up to the loss of four pounds for the average person. So I guess it is true - you can laugh your ass off. I wasn't aware that laughter [...]
Taking Betty White’s name in vain…
In an effort to build strong relationships and to reinforce lessons on leadership in my Disaster Response class, I do a series of "tag" sessions where each student answers a simple question that tells the class something about who they are, how they see themself or what they believe. After a student answers a question they call [...]
I crack myself up…
To wrap up my second week in the new year I have a second self love recognition to share (in line with my 2012 "resolution") - I love that I can crack myself up. My sense of humor, for better or worse, is a complete package in my nutty little head. I really need no input from others [...]
THE NEW FORTY 