Category Archives: Reflection

Solitude

Posted on October 13, 2020 by wlindquist

October is my favorite month. October is that expectant time of year that says goodbye to the warmth of the summer while preparing for the coming of winter. The air is cool. The bugs are away. The colors are vibrant. … Continue reading →

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A Holy Moment

Posted on April 5, 2015 by wlindquist

I met my granddaughter for the first time last weekend. She was all of six days old. Arriving on the scene at a mere six pounds, six ounces, her physical presence on this earth was seemingly diminutive. Alternating between sleeping, … Continue reading →

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A way of teaching about life

Posted on December 15, 2013 by wlindquist

I was part of a district leadership team attending a conference at Madden’s resort near Brainerd, MN in the early 90’s. Seymour Papert was the keynote speaker. Papert, the MIT creative genius behind the Logo computer language, carried all the … Continue reading →

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I Am One of the Masses

Posted on September 20, 2013 by wlindquist

I stood in line for two and a half hours this morning as I watched the procession of nameless faces slowly snake around corners and meander through labyrinth barriers – all in anticipation of procuring a new iPhone 5s. This … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on May 22, 2013 by wlindquist

After an amazing journey at sea, I’m home. Yesterday, I went out the door and walked to our backyard shed. Half way there, I stopped, smiled, and said, “Its good to be home.” My time at sea was rich with … Continue reading →

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Quiet Spaces

Posted on January 21, 2013 by wlindquist

For seven years I commuted 42 miles from Northfield to Saint Paul. I was fortunate to have a cruise control commute giving me close to an hour of uninterrupted time to let my consciousness wander settling where it might. My … Continue reading →

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