Tag Archives: Mid Life Celebration

The Other Best Piece Of Parenting Advice Came From One Of My Students

Posted on June 25, 2011 by jeff noel

We’ve come a long way from sitting at an old picnic table… Eating peanut butter and left-over campfire marshmallow sandwiches… Overlooking the Pacific Ocean from San Juan Island in the Puget Sound… After I told the class (adults) the story … Continue reading →

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The Best Parenting Advice I Ever Got Was From A Colleague Of Mine

Posted on June 24, 2011 by jeff noel

Parenting comes down to two simple things… Monty Ray Davidson told me his story about being at the hospital admiring his newborn child through the nursery window, when a very old, very wise woman asked if it was his. She … Continue reading →

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The Long Way Is The Short Cut, Even When It Comes To Parenting

Posted on June 23, 2011 by jeff noel

If it sounds too good to be true… In the absence of a “How To Be A Great Parent” manual, we fall back on our intuition, which isn’t, unfortunately, 100% accurate. Press on. Next Blog

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At The End Of The Day, We Must Figure This Out Through Thoughtful Prayer

Posted on June 22, 2011 by jeff noel

Ready to go? Did we forget anyone or anything? A little easier than herding cats… The extra effort to be early provides unique views invisible to most… The children and chaperones had a great tour… Yeah, I wish I could … Continue reading →

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What Possesses Us To Go Above And Beyond When It Would Be So Much Easier Not To?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by jeff noel

The boss says rake up all the debris from the previous day… Who decides to make raking a work of art that only the first visitors will ever notice? When in fact, even most of the first visitors won’t notice. … Continue reading →

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