R.C. Brophy Gets There - Eventually
Always wandering…Never lost
R.C. Brophy 
For my Emerging Technologies class this semester, our assigned text was The Innovator’s Mindset – Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity by George Couros. I appreciated the opportunity to delve into a text that was both interesting and inspiring. I felt validated by many of the points George Couros made about … Read more
It’s no big secret that the most successful people are often the most consistent with whatever they’re working on. One only needs to look to prolific writers like Stephen King who writes anywhere from 1000-3500 words every day (depending on who online you ask) to see what consistency can yield. Caitlin Clark, the Iowa Hawkeyes … Read more
As the new year began I wondered, “What is the key to self improvement?” With this in mind, I had this idea at the turn of the new year that I was going to read one self-improvement book each month of 2024. I thought this would be a brilliant way to get some great ideas … Read more
Undoubtedly, you’ve heard those three words over the course of your life. Of course, what do I know? Maybe you haven’t – until now. Either way. These words of wisdom have over time been applied to all manner of life’s pursuits. Whether you’re an athlete training for your event, a creative who is writing, building, … Read more
Getting little kids enthusiastic and excited to pitch and clean up can often be as simple as playing one of the many “clean up songs” found on the internet. These tunes are catchy and you definitely risk an ear worm, but they’re effective. Then, those kids grow into teenagers and no amount of catchy clean … Read more
It’s really good my husband doesn’t read my stuff. He’d probably be annoyed. Earlier today he came into the house and announced that the snow pack on the roof of the garage was about to fall. This didn’t really surprise me. Though it’s only February 1, we’ve had a strangely mild winter. Things are melting … Read more
If you’re a mom, you likely know about stress. You likely experience it more frequently than you care to consider, but what exactly is stress? Where does it come from and what does it do? And, most importantly, what can or should be done about it? First off, let’s get down to what it is … Read more
When I get up nearly every morning I start the day with daily devotions. I read the day’s entry in Christ in Our Home and the corresponding Bible verses and prayer for the day. I started this habit in my early 30s when my life felt like it had no structure. I’m pretty go-with-the-flow, but … Read more
Being a mom is tough. Once the kiddos get past the adorable snuggle stage, they’re a little more manageable. When it comes to feeding themselves and what not, that part gets easier. But just when you think you’re going to get a chance to catch your breath, you hit the remembering stuff stage. Some parents … Read more
I’m no expert on kids learning lessons the hard way. In fact, I Googled those very words you see above. I had to laugh when the first search result was about not losing your mind as a teacher. Relevant information I’m sure. Having been a teacher in various capacities, I know that is important information. … Read more