It's Thursday. Things are winding down. What are your wins and challenges for the week?

This is not about being "outspoken" or "confrontational" This is about doing those things that will make the biggest positive difference without caring about what others think. Courage is on a continuum: Cowardice at one end & Recklessness being at the other. Courage is the sweet spot in the middle. How do you hold yourself back by worrying about what others will think?

It is quite easy to focus on all the things we need to improve, but sometimes it is good to focus on what we have done well. What has been one rewarding moment you have had either as a parent or educator? What did you learn from this?

When I got my first really stressful job I developed psoriasis (skin condition). I honestly didn't see any connection between the two. When I finally left my last stressful job, my psoriasis also left. It was only when I went back to my skin doctor that I understood the link. She asked if I had changed jobs, I said yes, and she said, oh, that's why your psoriasis is gone! Ding Ding Ding. Have you made a similar connection between mind and body? Please share.

OK, I had a Mr. Bean moment last, last Wednesday. I went to a funeral, got there really early and unbeknownst to me there was another funeral 30 mins before. So, I joined in, went to the second row and introduced myself and my relation to the deceased. I got a distainful look as I was shaking hands. Then I saw the female name on the video screen. Clearly not the person I had come to pay respects to. I carefully removed myself and on the way out said to the usher (clearly trying to contain a smile) "next one for me". What funny story were you a part of recently?