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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Making a point of not making a stand. Ish.

In college I was forced to write an essay describing my educational philosophy.  My first draft was one word: Flexible.  I was told no, I had to make a stand and state my philosophy.  So some time later, and a lot of lessons experienced (haven't quiet learned those lessons yet), and I insist that my first draft was the correct (and better written) draft.  And because of that, it makes publishing a mixed bag for me.  I want to share (love to share) and give back to the collective that has given me so much.  But I am honestly terrified that @garystager might (huge long shot) read it and rip me a new one.  Or anyone else for that matter.  Then there is the quality of writing thing.  My father raised me to craft messages; that if you publish something it should be as smooth as high end copy.

So clearly I am past the impasse of deciding if I should blog or not, since you are reading this.  I know that I will contradict myself, that the writing will be sloppy, and that I probably use the r word too much for @BigPurpleHat to stand.  But this is my stand on education and the fun adventures I am lucky to have.

And it will be as fickle as water.

Or not.

Ish.