Free Resources for Busy Parents and Educators Who Don’t Have as Much Time to Read and Surf as I Do
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Unlike my typical post, here I focus on the costs that go up and down when someone retires. I suspect that many of my readers are near retirement age, so this should be of interest. Geoff Schmidt does a great job of spelling out which costs are likely to go up and down. Even if you are not close to retirement, these two short videos are worth a watch. Thanks, Geoff. I’ve also included a quote and some cool Viking music.
Ten Expenses That GO UP in Retirement – Yes, I not all savings for most folks. If you are getting ready to retire you also need to know what might get more expensive.
Inspirational/Funny Tweets
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Humor, Music, Cool Stuff
Heilung | Anoana [Official Video] I just picked up on these guys in the NY Times. It seems that they are trying to give us some idea of what king of music the Vikings made. I like it, but I am a Sw4dish American. @anitenson @blindguardianDC
Listen to Dr. Doug on the “Cup of Joe” podcast. I recorded it last week. On it, I talk about the many good things I have seen in schools doing hybrid teaching. @PodcastCupOfJoe @DrDougGreen @BrainAwakes
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Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead, and Live Without Barriers by Jo Boaler 180 Moving Forward past the Pandemic with Dr. Doug Green – On October 4, 2021, I was Kim Mattina’s guest on her weekly show. Please join us for a discussion on what we can gain from our pandemic experiences as educators.
Listen to Dr. Doug on the “Cup of Joe” podcast. I recorded it last week. On it, I talk about the many good things I have seen in schools doing hybrid teaching. @PodcastCupOfJoe @DrDougGreen @BrainAwakes
Back to School COVID Myths – It’s popular to say that hybrid learning is negatively impacting poor students who generally attend schools with lots of discipline issues. Is it possible that some poor kids who make a serious effort to learn aren’t the big winners? There may be stresses at home, but not many bullies. @DrDougGreen @mssackstein
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What to Do After College: Nine Options to Consider – Every day of the past four years has been building to this moment: graduation. You made it, so take a moment to celebrate! But once the excitement of graduating fades, you may find yourself wondering: “Now what?”Be sure to share with this year’s grads that you know. @RansomPatterson @collegeinfogeek
How great leaders innovate — responsibly – In times of uncertainty, leaders have a responsibility to inspire hope. Sharing hard-won wisdom, business leader Ken Chenault talks about what it takes to enact positive, enduring change. @WhitPennRod @ChenaultKen @gcvp @americanexpress
How to Solve the Problem of Plastic Packaging – Single-use bottles, wrappers, and containers are often simply discarded—but reforms that could make them infinitely recyclable are on the horizon. @alexgwhiting @WIRED
Leadership/Parenting
Reducing Stress Through Tech – Podcast – The podcast is called The Crisis in Education Podcast. In the podcast they explore opportunities for sustainable improvements in schools. @rmbyrne
Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead, and Live Without Barriers by Jo Boaler 180 Moving Forward past the Pandemic with Dr. Doug Green – On October 4, 2021, I was Kim Mattina’s guest on her weekly show. Please join us for a discussion on what we can gain from our pandemic experiences as educators.
Listen to Dr. Doug on the “Cup of Joe” podcast. I recorded it last week. On it, I talk about the many good things I have seen in schools doing hybrid teaching. @PodcastCupOfJoe @DrDougGreen @BrainAwakes
Back to School COVID Myths – It’s popular to say that hybrid learning is negatively impacting poor students who generally attend schools with lots of discipline issues. Is it possible that some poor kids who make a serious effort to learn aren’t the big winners? There may be stresses at home, but not many bullies. @DrDougGreen @mssackstein
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I hope you are having a great Christmas Season and I hope you can make good use of my free resources. Please share if you can and if you haven’t read one of my book summaries yet give one a try.
11/15 This one-of-a-kind McDonald’s has a ‘McBoat’ float-thru window. Scott, whose 4.4 million-subscriber channel focuses on highlighting “Amazing Places” across the world, says that the McBoat struck him as profile-worthy due to its combination of different and predictable. @hanfrish @nypost @tomscott
10/29 Keith Richards Demonstrates his 5-String Technique. If you play guitar at all you can try this. Remove the lower E string, tune the low A string to G, and tune the hi E string to D. Then mess around. You will be playing “Street Fighting Man” in no time. @officialKeef @NoiseyMusic @VICE
10/28 AC/DC does On Broadway – Note that he changes keys and plays with one hand. Unfortunately, it ends too soon. @acdc @pchenderson_LV
10/23 How Pickleball Won Over Everyone From Leonardo DiCaprio to Your Grandparents – The addictive tennis-Ping-Pong hybrid might be the last thing red and blue Americans can agree on. “I literally want every person in the world to play this game,” says one convert. I finally played this year and I’m 74. It’s great fun. @VanityFair
10/21 The Best Farmers Market in Every State – I love farmers’ markets where you can buy and eat locally grown food. I’ve been to the one in my state (NY) and it is very good. How’s the one in your state? @BrittanyAnas @EatThisNotThat
Listen to Dr. Doug on the “Cup of Joe” podcast. I recorded it last week. On it, I talk about the many good things I have seen in schools doing hybrid teaching. @PodcastCupOfJoe @DrDougGreen @BrainAwakes
Back to School COVID Myths – It’s popular to say that hybrid learning is negatively impacting poor students who generally attend schools with lots of discipline issues. Is it possible that some poor kids who make a serious effort to learn aren’t the big winners? There may be stresses at home, but not many bullies. @DrDougGreen @mssackstein
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Also be sure to check out Kim’s Website where you can find cool resources, previous presentations, and information about her sponsors. You can also support her work with a quick Paypal payment. There is a form to fill out if you want to be a guest on the show. You can also become a sponsor and join her community on Facebook.
About Kimberly Mattina – Kim is one of those amazing full-time teachers who has a significant footprint beyond her daily teaching. This is clearly someone you want to connect with. Be sure to follow her on Twitter @The_Tech_Lady.
Listine to Dr. Doug on the “Cup of Joe” podcast. I recorded it last week. On it, I talk about the many good things I have seen in schools doing hybrid teaching. @PodcastCupOfJoe @DrDougGreen @BrainAwakes
Back to School COVID Myths – It’s popular to say that hybrid learning is negatively impacting poor students who generally attend schools with lots of discipline issues. Is it possible that some poor kids who make a serious effort to learn aren’t the big winners? There may be stresses at home, but not many bullies. @DrDougGreen @mssackstein
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