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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Picks and pieces: Parts of speech for writers
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @BenisonMrs #WritingUnderstanding the parts of speech is a core part of learning the writing craft. Here is a handy chart from @BenisonMrs.The chart format makes the parts of speech...
Notes and quotes: How to determine what students need to learn for successful careers
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #LearningAn opinion piece makes a strong case for higher education taking the initiative to prepare young people to thrive in careers. Main point: "To rebuild...
Notes and quotes: Young people might want to investigate side hustles
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #WorkLife I revisited an article from last year to see how it held up. The writer encouraged people to start a side hustle, something that seems natural for young...
Picks and pieces: Indicators of careers in aviation 5G
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @nasaarmstrongThis Facebook post has an interesting article about NASA's exploring ways to use 5G to support air taxis (on-demand air transportation, typically using small aircraft...
Picks and pieces: Bakke Graduate University degree programs are worth the time, money, and effort
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @BakkeU @bakke-graduate-university I can't say enough about how good Bakke Graduate University is. The program is the best I've seen at integrating faith and real-world...
Picks and pieces: Investing your time in your goals
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @Rainmaker1973 #T3_Time This is an excellent example of what happens to our goals when we fritter away our time.Your time -> your goals[🎞️...
Picks and pieces: It’s all coming up labubus
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @SalaryTransparentStreet #Calling #Career Have you heard of Labubus? I hadn't until a Salary Transparent Street Facebook reel appeared in my timeline. Fascinating stuff. The Labubu...
Take time to learn about Route 66
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @phikappaphi I found this article about Route 66 in an edition of Phi Kappa Phi's magazine. Main point: "Although it’s no longer a designated federal highway, Historic Route...