By: Kelli J Gavin The term, she wears her heart on her sleeve is wasted on me. I wear my heart everywhere on my physical person. I am a crier. I always have been. My mother used to retell the story of when I was three and she found me sitting silently … Continue reading Crier
More In Common Than Not
By: Kelli J Gavin When I admire the rolling hills, you believe they are only more mountains to climb. When I am inspired by a new challenge, you are overwhelmed by the simple aspects of each day. When your heart becomes heavy and your breathing labored, take a deep breath, … Continue reading More In Common Than Not
Forgiveness
By Kelli J Gavin Is there anyone in your life that you need to forgive? When asked this question, I pause, feel uncomfortable, and then realize I am not able to answer right away. There isn't just one person, there is a list. A list of people that I haven't forgiven. A list that makes … Continue reading Forgiveness
Hands
By Kelli J Gavin Since I was a small child, I have been fascinated with hands. Whenever I met someone new, I looked at their hands. I judged teachers worthy of their ability to teach based on the appearance of their hands. I felt a Sunday School teacher with beautiful hands was better equipped to … Continue reading Hands
Ornamental Grasses
By Kelli J Gavin When I was a child, we didn’t travel very often. I didn’t even board a plane until I was 11 years old. We would go to cabins in the woods for a couple nights or so, but they were always within a few hours of home. My dad and mom worked … Continue reading Ornamental Grasses
A Response to Francis Bacon’s “The Four Idols”
By Thomas Page Can science answer everything? Why does your phone keep deleting your notes? Ask science. Why do monarch butterflies migrate every year through California? Ask science. How do I cook ramen in less time? Ask science. Francis Bacon says in his essay “The Four Idols” that science is the true path to knowledge. … Continue reading A Response to Francis Bacon’s “The Four Idols”
Six months in
by John Page Hi, Everyone! John here. Hope you are enjoying the Academyoftheheartandmind. I was hoping to create a place where people who had some story, art or idea could come and get exposure for their work. It's been a very exciting six months and we have gone very far. Thank you everyone who has … Continue reading Six months in
Half a Year Later
By Thomas Page John has just told me we’ve been running Academy of the Heart and Mind for six months. Wow, that’s kind of a long time. How do you celebrate a website milestone? Is it like a birthday? Do I need to buy it a present? Do we get cake? I would definitely like … Continue reading Half a Year Later
“Cheating Death 20 Times
By Jake Aller In my 62 trips around the sun, I cheated death 20 times. These are the true stories. If I ever meet the grim reaper I’d like to ask him why he spared me all these times. Five Childhood Illnesses Hit me at age Six I was a preemie. Born two months early. … Continue reading “Cheating Death 20 Times
My Philosophy of Teaching
By John Page My philosophy of teaching is that education should be an activity that brings joy to the student. If education is done correctly, then the student and the teacher will find learning to be something to look forward to doing and not as a chore that many seem to feel education has become. … Continue reading My Philosophy of Teaching
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