Monthly Archives: July 2010

We may as well keep on our theme of “The genius of Tom Kohler”… When I first heard Tom speak, someone in the audience asked him what we should be doing in the future.  He answered something along these lines (I’m … Continue reading →

I feel like this has taken forever to complete the recap of the Summer Institute…but it gave us a lot to think about.  I think I pared each post about 50%, so you got off easy. On the 5th day, … Continue reading →

The State of Ohio is looking at students with disabilities in a new way.   They want to create “a culture where each student feels valued and is given the ability and tools to succeed, including the students with disabilities.” Welcome … Continue reading →

After lunch on Day 3, I was signed up for Tom Kohler’s course on “Invitation.”  Tom is with Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy, and wrote the book Waddie Welcome & The Beloved Community. If you ever get the opportunity to hear Tom tell the … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, February 20, 2008, we got about six inches of snow.  I remember because I had to get Bridget to the hospital for her scheduled c-section by 7:00 a.m.  Little Paddy was on the way!  He was born around 9:15 that morning … Continue reading →

Now and again my two sisters and I engage in a raucously filled night of making up fake memories from our shared childhood. I might say, “hey, you guys remember the time I broke both my knee caps rollerblading?” Or … Continue reading →

Hi All. I am really excited about contributing to this blog, so I want to introduce myself. My name is Jenny. You can find my personal blog here (just a small plug! 🙂 ) I’ve gotten to know many people … Continue reading →

When last we left them, our Starfire heroes were in the throes of agony, drowning their sorrows in a vat of Bourbon Barrel Ale from the Bluegrass Brewing Company…..   (OK, so maybe that’s an exaggeration, but I get some … Continue reading →

Ol’ Timbo meant to write at the end of each day of the Summer Institute in Louisville last week, but as you can see, that didn’t happen.  Still, I definitely wanted to write some thoughts on the week.  I’ve gotten … Continue reading →