Web of Life
My poor plants had braved whiteflies all winter indoors, and I thought the sun would finally bring them relief. Out in nature, where they truly belong, they’d finally thrive.But then the spiders came. And with them, a full-blown spidermite invasion.I hosed the plants down, wondering how I was going to save them from utter destruction….
Low Hanging Fruits: Mindful methods for everyday excellence
In my days as a change agent, working on process improvement, we often talked about “low-hanging fruit.” Quite literally, it’s about picking the fruits that are easiest to reach—implement the changes with the least resistance. Then, for the higher branches, you might grab a stick or a ladder, investing more effort and resources to make…
Was Elsa from Frozen a mathematician?
Princess Elsa creates a lot of snowflakes and ice structres in her stories. I wondered what it would be like if she spoke about the Math behind the snowflakes. This below story can be used as a fun acting script in the classroom to create a tiny math play from the movie Frozen and learn…
Lolliop vs Ponytail
Cookie: “Dandy, is the doctor a girl or a boy?”Dandy: “Boy.”Cookie: “Why is he wearing a ponytail?”Dandy: “Boys can have ponytails too. Would you like one?”Cookie: “Yes.” Silence… Cookie thinking… Cookie: “Does that mean I’ll never see a barber again?”Dandy: “That’s right.”Cookie: “No lollipops or haircuts?”Dandy: “None of those.”Cookie: “I don’t want a ponytail.” And…
Can Math teach leadership?
Many years ago, I had the privilege of working under one of America’s top leaders in the information technology space—an experience that transformed my perspective on leadership. My manager wasn’t just deeply involved in the day-to-day operations; they were also strategic, pragmatic, and incredibly supportive. This rare opportunity to work for someone who trusted and…
Cobweb Cameras
This past week, as temperatures dropped sharply, I hurried back home after walking my child to the school bus. That’s when I noticed something unusual in the grass—tiny spots glinting like mirrors or glass. My first thought was, Did some garbage spill over? But as I took a closer look, my concern turned to delight….