I have explained my ideas over and over. I have mapped them out on the wall. I can see the various connections between parts and the whole is starting to take shape. This has been an interesting exercise in confidence, patience, perseverance, and motivation. Writing something of this length in a 72 hour time period […]

This entry was posted on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 7:06 pm and is filed under The Comps.

Gosh this is a gauntlet of emotions. Brilliance one moment and disgusting mediocrity the next. I now have lots of pages of writing but I haven’t written out the personal role section yet. In addition I’m struggling with a) how the twelve pages I have fit together and b) how to keep the dang thing […]

This entry was posted on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 4:25 pm and is filed under The Comps.

This entry was posted on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 3:35 pm and is filed under The Comps.

Mocha frappe and a re-read of the perspective section along with the rubric has lead me to reject (quite angriliy) the whole of it. Went back to the drawing board, literally. Turned the newsprint over and drew a concept map LEADERSHIP in the center. Think brain, think! Off to the re-write.

This entry was posted on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 2:29 pm and is filed under The Comps.

Ugghh…I’m feeling exhausted. It is definitely time for some kind of extended break. Maybe a nap. No. Playing some music? ughh that feels exhausting. Dot’s making a mocha milkshake. (Do I seem fixated on food, treats, and chocolate?) Wonder what kind of leader is fueled by chocolate? Part of the fatigue is definitely coming from […]

This entry was posted on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 1:45 pm and is filed under The Comps.

Hitting a low. I’m feeling overwhelmed by information and ideas and stymied by the task of trying to organize it all into a coherent piece. My wall is growing index cards. I’m up to 20 taped to the wall and 3 in process. There are also 4 post-its, an e-mail, and the rubric up there. […]

This entry was posted on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 10:45 am and is filed under The Comps.

This entry was posted on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 10:25 am and is filed under The Comps.

Problem Analysis section is solid though not quite complete. I’ve moved on to the Perspective section. Here is the meat of the connections between theory and practice. I have to describe my underlying theoretical perspective in educational theory and leadership theory. So far, I’ve quoted Feinberg, Giroux, and Dewey. That’s all good on the education […]

This entry was posted on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 9:22 am and is filed under The Comps.

Solved the computer glitch…apparently VPN interferes with my local area network. I use VPN to access the library. As soon as I connected it apparently disconnected my LAN which meant I was unable to access my printer; I know TMI. First on the docket this morning–BACK UP!!! Don’t want any electronic mice losing all my […]

This entry was posted on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 7:06 am and is filed under The Comps.

My energy is definitely waning. I took a break to catch the end of the local news and to throw the ball to Lady a few times. It was good for both of us to get outside. I think I’ll focus on cooking dinner for now. Final touches tonight will probably involve re-reading the 4 […]

This entry was posted on Friday, May 1st, 2009 at 7:28 pm and is filed under The Comps.