I've worked with children with special needs my whole adult life but yesterday, I really saw the beauty in their simple views of the world. I saw a child with multiple disabilities, for whom it is possible to wonder if he is even in the world I inhabit, smile as his hand touched a waterfall. When such children play, they are the same as any child, just more simple and yet more complex, but their beauty, so inspiring.

New Orleans

I love that town. So full of culture and great food. The people, the music, the feel of the city. Alive and kicking. Stayed off Canal Street in a nice hotel, ate amazing food (even at Emeril's restaurant) and listend to some amazing street jazz. Oh yeah, and talked about a study concerning guided reading and Read180.