Everyone
hangs his opinions on the
frame of his philosophy and world view.
It is important to recognize the frame,
because it explains the shape
of the opinions.
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A metaphor on assumptions, derived from reading Brookfield.
poem- system breakdown September 27, 2014
Your paradigmatic assumptions do not
match the causal assumptions originating
from our prescriptive assumptions.
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(With apologies to Brookfield in Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher)
poem- eagle eyed September 26, 2014
There is an eagle perched
above the Eagle River,
stretching his wings
and asking for a poem.
poem- how to find writing ideas
Just
pay
attention.
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I should probably give credit to Diana Gabaldon, who responded to a question about how she knows so much about human interaction. This was her response.
poem- gold drops September 25, 2014
A golden leaf
spins toward blackness,
buffeted by traffic,
drifting your way
then my way
above
the high way.
poem- heaviness September 24, 2014
The mist in the hills
weighs heavily on my heart
The wind through the valley
blows bleakly on my brain
The rain from the grey
drips doggedly on my dreams.
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It’s only Wed, but I am exhausted! I’m sure this soggy weather isn’t helping
poem-drain September 23, 2014
Like tepid water
we’re floating in
the faintest current,
flowing toward
a trickling drain
that empties
us into hollow
cavities
in evening.
poem-what they said
While he was dying
the nurses at his bedside
chatted with one another.
When he came back to life
he told them what he heard
and they could not
meet his eyes.
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(true story)
poem- returning September 22, 2014
I tried to
return your letters
once,
but they are
still here,
and the hurt
in your voice
still echoes,
when I unfold
pages.
Shawn L. Bird 