Why I’m glad I got rejected from Chicago Business School

Just over three years ago, on March 24, 2010, I didn’t get “the call” that was supposed to change my life – a congratulatory call from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business accepting me into their MBA program. But the…

Lessons From a Chicken Farm: Relative Risk and Antifragility

My Wish List for American Education

I’ve been blessed to be in a school district that has embraced technology, provided our staff…

Involuntary donations: Bed bugs, bicycle, bit o’ pride

“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.”
― Mother Teresa

Today marks the first week in a month that I have not had a bed bug bite, which led me to think about…

Moving On

Making the decision to move on is challenging, and taking the next step is nothing short of terrifying. You never know if that next step…

Incredible Story of Navajo Mike, Child of the Dust Devil Air

“Sit still, the earth will talk to you.”
Navajo proverb

The wind blew a small tornado of tumbleweeds onto the parking lot of the Motel 6 along the old Route 66 in Moriarity…

Start Smaller to Go Farther

My 12 month old son took his first real steps this week. It was awesome. Any parent who has seen their child’s…

Gun triggers existential crisis in carny quarters

Boston Victims, Athletes & Residents – Our Prayers Are With You