Rory’s Blog
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A Million Tabs Open All The Time
When I started my daily old man walks a few years ago, I looked forward to them because I could listen to a podcast while getting exercise. It felt like I was cheating; I was getting smarter and more fit at the same time. A few months ago, my old man ears started throbbing as a result…
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An Unambitious But Potentially Transformative New Year’s Resolution
I’ve always been a New Year’s Resolution guy. And by that I mean I’ve always made them. Each year, I sit down with a notebook and sketch out the habits I’d like to break and to form, and all the goals I’d like to reach. I’ve consumed countless books, articles, and podcasts on the topic. I’ve divided…
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A Flicker of Light
Something I’ve always loved about working in education is the school schedule. The start of the year always brings about a sense of hope, followed by the seemingly endless October-November stretch. Just when it feels like I’m at my wit’s end, Thanksgiving hits and I exhale. Then it’s a sprint to the Holidays, highlighted by…
