Today's Tip of the Day is less about technology and teaching and more about taking time for yourself and your family as the year draws to a close. Once the end-of-semester rush of finals and grade calculations and submission has been navigated, turn off the computer for a day (or more) and enjoy the holiday time in any way you can.
I plan to do some reading and to plunk away on my mandolin -- still trying to get a consistent, error-free melodious or harmonious sound for more than a minute or two. Walking through the neighborhood and admiring all the colored lights that decorate the streets and houses provides a nice, quiet respite and can also be meditative. I also like to listen to music or audiobooks while preparing food or hanging around the house. And this might also be a great time to break out that 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle.
Whatever you choose to do this month, we wish you a healthy and happy holiday season and look forward to seeing you and picking up our work in the new year.
Look for the Tip of the Day to start up again in January.
Hi Dan - Did I know that you are learning mandolin? I used to play, a couple decades ago and played a lot with a family bluegrass band. I'd kind of like to take it up again, but need a new group to play with. Let me know when you're ready... (of course, we should have banjo, guitar and fiddle players too--maybe there are some other interested players out there!) Happy Winter Break to all!
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