Category Archives: learning

The Art of Writing in the Digital Age

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Whitney Leave a comment

As many of you know, I started the LD Podcast when my kids were small, because they had learning struggles, and one went to a school for kids with learning disabilities for a number of years. Along the way, I … Continue reading →

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Dreams

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Whitney Leave a comment

It is so important to keep dreaming. Dreams are about possibilities and motivation.  Even if they seem very far out of reach, or only glimmers of possibility, they are glimpses of possibility in the world. As we get older, dreams … Continue reading →

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The Obligatory New Year Post and Rant

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Whitney Leave a comment

Every year, folks use January as a time to reframe and recommit themselves to be better than before.  I would argue that every day is equally relevant as a marker to try to do better than before, but perhaps a … Continue reading →

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Come Fix My Problems!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Whitney Leave a comment

I ran across a forum post today that essentially said: “I’m a _____(Insert name of profession here)____.  What are the apps I should download?” This is a natural question many people ask, but it’s a bad question.  Just like Bill … Continue reading →

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Objectification

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Whitney Leave a comment

One of the largest problems we face is objectification- literally, treating or turning people into things or objects, instead of seeing them as proxies for ourselves. There was an article in the New York Times about a marketing firm hiring … Continue reading →

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