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Book Club: Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
… Read MoreThis little book club is almost coming to an end! I’m very glad that I’m revisiting this book at this point in my life. The three habits of interdependence will come in very handy as I work to build a school and community.
The sixth habit–Synergize–will be invaluable as I try to bring people together to participate in the creation of those aforementioned goals. I love the idea that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” I have to work on incorporating that belief into the very core of my being. I tend to be a very independent person. I have to remember that collaborating with
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Rental House in Austin?
Our house, photographed by Ben Becker
Dear Universe,… Read MoreI’m not one of those hardcore subscribers to the idea of “manifesting,” but I figure it can’t hurt to put a tiny request out into the world.
You see, my family and I are going to need a rental house in Austin. We could be moving as soon as August 1, if Matt is able to secure a job and we’re able to sell our Houston house before then. I met with a realtor who thinks it’s highly likely that our house will sell quickly, since there aren’t many comparable houses available in our neighborhood right now.
I am so sad to
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Holy Moly
Chances are all of you web-savvy internet people have already seen this. I mean, more than a million people have viewed it! But I simply must share it anyway. The video brought tears to my eyes, and I think the idea is simply brilliant.
I registered an e-mail address for Henry’s online scrapbook right away. In case you have something you want to share with him, his e-mail address is dearhenryjones@gmail.com. I’ll still keep his tangible scrapbook going, but I think an e-mail scrapbook will be an excellent way for family members to contribute.