education
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THE DISCIPLINE OF CREATIVITY
Some misinterpret creativity as a process of breaking the rules, of distancing oneself from accepted standards, or of breaking away from what has been the norm. Nearly all creative process begins with and owes a great deal to the structure… Continue reading
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KITCHEN GROUPISM VS. TEAM
We all remember them from high school days – those cliques of conformity based on a desire to “fit in” – right? The cool people with whom you would do or say anything just to be accepted. Be mean, hurtful,… Continue reading
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WHAT IS THE INTENT OF EDUCATION?
As the country continues to come to grips with the ravages of a pandemic and the trail of chaos and long-term destruction that it leaves behind, we will need to think very clearly about how a country deals with diminishing… Continue reading
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The Problem with College for Everyone
As a person who spent 30 years as a teacher and administrator in higher education I have often thought of the dilemma we have created in the U.S. The term “education” is drawn from the Latin root word: “Educo” which… Continue reading
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Plan Your French “Wine Memories” Vacation
In the fall of 2013, Harvest America Ventures, in partnership with The Weissberg Family of Paris and Chef Sarah Steffan of the Lake Placid Lodge, will present a vacation opportunity of a lifetime. Unlike most wine tours that focus primarily… Continue reading