Category: Saturday Potpourri

Happy weekend! I hope the first Saturday in August is relaxing and peaceful. Neil deGrassse Tyson is a wonderful communicator and world-renowned scientist. This short clip, part of the Q&A following a speech, took me back to junior high school and reminded me of the inspirational nature of great endeavors. Sometimes the value isn’t in […]

Happy Saturday! I’m not quite sure what to make of this lady’s take on choices. See what you think, but be sure to stay for the end before you decide. I’ll be interested on your take. If you can’t see the video, click here to view it on my site. Have a great weekend.

Happy Saturday! As a recovering teacher, I think a lot about the future of education. This nine-minute video reminds me of the hope and excitement that comes from empowering kids. Kiran Bir Sethi founded Riverside School in Ahmedabad, India. The lessons she learned should inspire all of us. After you watch her passionate presentation I’m […]

I really enjoy the Tour de France, and I admire Lance Armstrong. He’s certainly made his share of mistakes, but I’m not looking to him for personal advice or spiritual guidance. I admire his guts, determination, and drive. He beat a horrible disease and used the experience to inspire thousands of others. Regardless of failures and […]

Happy Saturday! Taylor Mali is a teacher. I think we’d like each other. We share a love of adolescents and a willingness to chuckle at them. Here are a couple of short videos about standing up for what we believe and being willing to look at issues with an open mind. If you have trouble viewing […]

Happy Saturday. Wherever you are, I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing weekend. This week I’ve been thinking about what motivates us. Here’s a video that contains some great information and even better artwork. If you can’t view the video, click here.

Happy Saturday! This week I talked to inmates at the county detention center. These folks have made mistakes and bad choices. They’ve been hurt and they’ve hurt others. I tried to convince them that they don’t have to be defined by the past. I think they’ve been told a lot about what they did wrong and […]

**This article is a re-post from January 23, 2010. I’m re-visiting the archives while my wife and I enjoy a few days of vacation. This is one of my absolute favorites. Happy Saturday! I encourage you to grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and be inspired by a 20-minute video: I’m still fascinated by the […]

The world lost a giant last weekend when John Wooden went home. You didn’t need to be a sports fan to appreciate Coach Wooden, because his legacy and influence transcended sports. If you’re a fan of peace, love, character, generosity, and humility, then you had to be a fan of John Wooden. In this video, […]

Happy Saturday! Whether you’re working or relaxing, I hope this weekend is a time to connect and recharge. Normally on Saturday I try to share something light and short, often in the form of a video. However, today I’m suggesting that you read an article on Donald Miller’s great blog. This powerful look at charity […]

Happy Saturday! This simple video brought tears to my eyes. Powerful message, no comment required. Have a great weekend. If you can’t view the video, click here.

Happy Saturday! I spend a lot of time and energy looking for excuses. I have a couple of pretty good ones, and I’m actually pretty good at spinning them from thin air. Then I encounter someone like Zach Lipson and I remember to stop whining and get on with it. Enjoy the story. And then go and […]