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Chapter 5: Fairview Hospital; Adolescent Treatment Program

Posted on February 29, 2020 by wlindquist

Captured here is a series of reflections on my career as I approach the world of retirement. I hold up stopping points and reflect on how they played in my life as an educator.  Turns out living in the wilderness isn’t … Continue reading →

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Chapter 2: A Brush with Learning

Posted on January 18, 2020 by wlindquist

Captured here is a series of reflections on my career as I approach the world of retirement. I hold up stopping points and reflect on how they played in my life as an educator.  I painted houses through my college … Continue reading →

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Born Scientists

Posted on October 16, 2012 by wlindquist

I have advocated for a long time that children are born natural scientists – overflowing with curiosity and wonder.  Their early lives are filled with experimentation as they wave their hands haphazardly until eventually landing in their mouth. Feeling quite … Continue reading →

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Bug Off

Posted on January 12, 2012 by wlindquist

My daughter was talking with her five year old niece (my granddaughter). Payton had been skiing and reported there was a girl that was bugging her. When asked more about it, she said she tried her ignoring that she does … Continue reading →

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