life

The following posts are all dedicated to the students I’ve worked with through the years, from Lacombe, Alberta, to Knoxville, Tennessee and every other place in between. #1: spare an …

I used to think I had to save you. It was the standard setup. You came to me with your stuff and I, the “all-knowing,” would listen and advise. It’s …

I used to think I had to save you. And then we had an unexpected meeting. The hug, the joy that ensued reminded me that we’re on equal footing. Yes, …

I used to think I had to save you. I made absolutely zero progress. I quit early on you. Wish I could remember how freeing that is each time I …

I used to think I had to save you. So when you walked into my office and invited me out for a late night coffee shop run, I became unsure …

I used to think I had to save you. Perhaps that began the morning your basketball coaches knocked on our classroom door, asking to speak with me. Was this normal? …