The source of our mistakes

This week, we’re talking about mistakes.  We are all prone to them, but why is it that we make mistakes in the first place?  Whether it is on an exam, in a cooking recipe, or while we’re driving, is it just happenstance that we mess up occasionally, or is there something else that causes us […]

Mistakes are Wisdom for the Future

Welcome back.  I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families. As we get back into the swing of school (and yes, I know that the first day back is always difficult – hang in there), I thought it might be worthwhile to reflect briefly this week on making mistakes. Now, I know […]

Equipped for the Journey

We eat lunch in Great Hall, the largest gathering place in the building. Upper School scholars filter in joined by Lower School scholars after recess on most days, but on Fridays we have lunch all together – faculty and scholars. We talk and eat and visit and munch. The sea of lunches and humanity is […]