I checked this story on Snopes & turns out it's an urban legend, however, it's too cute nonetheless. It's a great example of how, when your perspective is different (that of a child) things can get turned around in the most hilarious of ways. I've been teaching now for about fifteen years. I … [Read more...] about The 'Middle Wife' by an Anonymous 2nd grade teacher
Rock Paper Dynamite
And now for something completely different ...This caught my attention, well, because it shares the name of my company.I don't know who this guy is but he made me snort with laughter. His absolute sincerity. His complete seriousness. His total fascination with facts.If you liked that … [Read more...] about Rock Paper Dynamite
Sisi ni Amani means We are Peace in Swahili- tidbits from this group's recent retreat
I've had more adventures in my life than one person has a right to expect. I've sailed around the world on a ship while going to university. I've worked in -72 degree weather (the Canadian Arctic) & +44 degree weather (Calcutta). I live in Africa.What I hadn't done, until now, is work with … [Read more...] about Sisi ni Amani means We are Peace in Swahili- tidbits from this group's recent retreat
Training & development learning well July blog post round up
If you didn't catch all the posts last month simply peruse & click what's below.Here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up for the month of July.Learn well in the training & development learning well. Dive deep into the learning well or take a small sip. … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well July blog post round up
A parent's perspective on their teen
Okay, I know, I know, teens get a lot of flack. I have one myself (a teen that is) so I hear stories about some of the grief he goes through.And...I think this sign is hilarious.It flips the switch on perspective.And that's always illuminating.(Thanks to my friend & colleague Roman for … [Read more...] about A parent's perspective on their teen
Training & development learning well February blog post round up
If you didn't catch all the posts last month simply peruse & click what's below.Here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up for the month of February.Learn well in the training & development learning well. Dive deep into the learning well or take a small … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well February blog post round up
What lumps & bumps are under your pillow? Their source may surprise you
This video made me laugh out loud. (Take a minute to watch it & then report back.)What are the lumps & bumps under your pillow? aka what are the things that are flying slightly under your radar?Here's the view of a bumpy bed from four of the 8 Life Lens® perspectives.From a Carrot Life … [Read more...] about What lumps & bumps are under your pillow? Their source may surprise you
Learning from the amazing parents of twin baby boys, on their first plane ride
In case you can't read the text, the note in the bag of candy says: Hello! We're twin baby boys on our first flight & we're only 14 weeks old. We'll try to be on our best behavior but we'd like to apologize in advance just in case we lose our cool, get scared or our ears hurt. Our mom & … [Read more...] about Learning from the amazing parents of twin baby boys, on their first plane ride
Taking a page from the puppy: when you're little & lost sometimes someone's just gotta show you the way
When it comes to learning, the curve can be steep, steep like a staircase.Sometimes it just takes a little demo to nudge us from 'I don't want to go there' to 'oh, I get it!'Like the big dog showing the orphaned pup below.Who knew going downstairs could be so tough? At least until you're … [Read more...] about Taking a page from the puppy: when you're little & lost sometimes someone's just gotta show you the way
You're fine, how am I? (Dan Piraro of Bizarro comic fame)
Creative Commons licensed on Flickr by: Gamma Man I love the Bizarro comic by Dan Piraro that has one psychic saying to another 'You're fine, how am I?'(I can't include it because it's not licensed for free public use but you can see it here, it's #8.)It throws a wrench into perspective. It … [Read more...] about You're fine, how am I? (Dan Piraro of Bizarro comic fame)
Training & development learning well January blog post round up
If you didn't catch all the posts last month simply peruse & click what's below.Here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up for the month of January.Learn well in the training & development learning well. Dive deep into the learning well or take a small … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well January blog post round up
A TED speaker's worst nightmare – an opportunity or a chance to get real & laugh
What's your worst nightmare if you're up in front of people speaking?technical gadgets not working (no sound &/or no powerpoint)? forget what you're going to say? getting heckled by an audience member? something else unexpected happening?What happens when we're under stress is often a … [Read more...] about A TED speaker's worst nightmare – an opportunity or a chance to get real & laugh
