I have been working to be a better listener for those around me. I always felt I was a good listener, but as I continue to reflect on things that I need to work on to be better as a person overall, listening is one thing I need to be…

Today I turn 40. I am not hitting a mid life crisis. I don’t feel young. I don’t feel old. I just am. I am here in this moment of reflection. Lots of reflection after a year of challenges and time to do more reflecting than anyone of ever expected. …

Hello all my maker friends, Welcome to Maker Day 2. Here is the next project for you to explore, make, interact with, and share your creations! Please share what you make and do. Share your thoughts. Let’s get connected build some community during these times of isolation. Day 2 Project: Gratitude LEGO Brick Game Maker: Naomi Harm Bio: See all bios on our Maker Page Naomi Harm is…

Hello all my maker friends, It is here. The day has come when we get to begin to release a maker project each day for the next month or so. I am so excited to bring these wonderful people to your world, inspire some making, and help to create some…

In this episode I am sharing the fourth book in my new podcast project for this podcast called Coffee and Chapters with Coffeechug. Head to this page to learn more, listen to the podcast about the format, and get involved. Today I am sharing the book, Rework by Jason Fried

(a Coffee and Chapters with Coffeechug roundtable discussion) In this episode I am sharing the third book in my new podcast project for this podcast called Coffee and Chapters with Coffeechug. Head to this page to learn more, listen to the podcast about the format, and get involved. Today we are sharing the book, Talking to Strangers by…

Remote teaching and remote learning is difficult. It is a tough transition from the systems we have in place prior to this new reality of ours. As a family of 5 with one parent being an educator and the other supporting 21 school districts along with a child in high…

In this episode, I am speaking with Boone who is/was a contestant on the FOX LEGO Masters show. As he describes his work on his YouTube channel, I love to build LEGO Creations, Custom TOYS, and Fan Art! As often as I can, I’ll show you how I made the…

It’s time! The official challenge is here! Today we unveil the first build in the first weekly theme! Week 1 Theme — Quarantine. Now this probably does not come as too much of a surprise considering the overarching challenge name. We will focus on the positive with 7 positive builds for the week all related…