As many of you know, I’m a big fan of TED talks. I’m also a big fan of Dan Pink’s Book A Whole New Mind.
For those of you who don’t like to read much… (well, first, start reading more), but in the mean time. Watch this:
Category: Parenting
“New” Family
Yesterday I had the distinct pleasure to meet my maternal grandmother for the first time. I’m adopted and found my birth mother a couple years ago but had not yet met others in the family in person. One of my Aunts was flying back from Hawaii (where I now have 5 aunts and uncles living – very cool) with Grandma Irene and took a few extra days to spend some time in Colorado. We had a great afternoon/evening yesterday and will be spending the bulk of today together in Fort Collins this afternoon and evening. Including attending my daughter Tobin’s dance recital this evening.
Here are a couple pictures from last night.
Personal purpose statement:
“My purpose is to help as many people as I can reach as much of THEIR potential as THEY can.”
Rune’s Journal
My son Rune will turn 6 in January. Earlier this year he took an interest in the journals that Abra and I normally keep. He kept wanting to write in mine, which is OK every once in a while, but it seemed the right time to get him his own “special book.” He’s really taken to it. Tobin (4) has one too, but it’s not quite kicked in with her yet – so it seems like 5 years old is a great time to start kids journaling.
He gave me permission to share one of his favorite pages. It’s a work in progress. He adds stuff on this page almost every session.
Oh ya, he uses a fountain pen! 🙂
Click on the Thumbnail below for a larger view.
(c) 2007, Rune Cleo Houchin, Age 5.