A Note of Thanks

Forbidden Planet, Bill Lile CC BY NC SA As part of an online course/learning community on student and faculty engagement, I've been introduced to the idea of improvs. Similar to ice breakers, these improvs get students (and faculty) to think differently about something common, such as a frisbee or language. You learn something about the others in the activity based on their choices. This second improv was fascinating for me because I love words. I love choosing just the right word to express exactly what I'm thinking. I love stringing words together to become something melodic, in meaning and structure. It doesn't always happen, but I get giddy when it does. With that in mind, here is the activity: Improvisation Activity You have been chosen as part of a small team whose mission is to colonize a new planet. The ship you are traveling in is small, as are the consequent space and memory allotments for each team member. You are allowed only the minimum baggage n...

Trafficnight by Thomas Hawk CC BY NC This is the eigth post in response to question prompts in Seth Godin's Freelancer Course,  found on Udemy . Please feel free to include your answers to these questions in the comment section. This assignment again makes me feel inadequate. If I were truly a freelancer, this would be one of those flashing red lights. A sign that tells me I need to do something or do something else. Luckily, for my sanity, I don't need to have that heart-to-heart conversation. But this assignment is still a chance to be introspective. How many people would complain if you didn't send out your newsletter blog post and Twitter updates? Very few. Family members and former co-workers are the only ones I know who have subscribed or are frequent readers. I do think the idea of the weekly thank-you note is quaint enough to fill a niche for inspiration. Given a little more time, perhaps I will have more people listening. For now, though, my blog is m...

The Wyndham Historic Hotel has been my home away from home for the past five days. I've left a tip for the housekeeping staff each day, just in case the person taking care of my room each day was not the one taking care of my room the day I check out. Yesterday, I got a note back. It was unexpected and delightful, and a nice reminder that even though you don't always see them, the people behind the service appreciate thank yous, too.