by sworel | Aug 21, 2017 | 2017, Musings
Every day in the criminal justice system, offenders are convicted and given sentences. Those sentences depend on the crime committed and where it happened. For example, in the state of Florida, one statistical report noted that drug offenses were averaging 3-year...
by sworel | Aug 14, 2017 | 2017, Musings
During my recent visit to Alaska, I had the chance to do some small boat whale watching. We were in some shore waters around Juneau and had an amazing opportunity to see humpback whales doing some “bubble net” fishing (they shoot out some bubbles, fake out the fish...
by sworel | Aug 7, 2017 | 2017, Musings
I love basketball. College basketball is the best! When I saw this quote from Michael Jordan, it really resonated with me. He said, “I’ve missed more than nine thousand shots in my career. I’ve lost also lost three hundred games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to...
by sworel | Jul 31, 2017 | 2017, Musings
Michael W. Smith grappled with his own identity issues in his song “A Place in this World.” He talks about a heart that is hopeful and a head full of dreams. He was looking for a reason, his place in this world. In the seventies, Diana Ross asked similar questions...
by sworel | Jul 24, 2017 | 2017, Musings
Don’t quite know why, but I am always surprised when I realize a new friend was adopted as a child. I guess I assume that everyone who was adopted has common features or characteristics. But that is really not true. And there is such a difference between being...
by sworel | Jul 17, 2017 | 2017, Musings
Not too long ago I announced my retirement from Stoneybrooke. I have one more year as the head of school and then it is time for “what’s next.” I have been giving that new life assignment quite a bit of thought the last few years. Along the way, I came across this...
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