Comments for Tammie Ciccarelli http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli The Other Side of the Fence Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:09:05 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Doing for others by Tammie http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/11/09/doing-for-others/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Tammie Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:09:05 +0000 http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/11/09/doing-for-others/#comment-12 Hi Dianne, Wow this is an old post. How did you stumble across it? The verses that immediately came to mind were Matthew 25:31-46. I did a quick reference on blueletterbible.org and came up with a ton of related scriptures. I hope this link will take you to them. http://www.blueletterbible.org/study/tsk/tsk.cfm?b=Mat&c=25&v=35&t=KJV I think this is the very essence of who God is and who intends us to be. I hope you have a great day. Hi Dianne,

Wow this is an old post. How did you stumble across it?

The verses that immediately came to mind were Matthew 25:31-46. I did a quick reference on blueletterbible.org and came up with a ton of related scriptures. I hope this link will take you to them. http://www.blueletterbible.org/study/tsk/tsk.cfm?b=Mat&c=25&v=35&t=KJV
I think this is the very essence of who God is and who intends us to be. I hope you have a great day.

]]> Comment on Doing for others by Diane La Baw http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/11/09/doing-for-others/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Diane La Baw Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:54:45 +0000 http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/11/09/doing-for-others/#comment-11 I liked your article. I am looking for scriptures about "doing for others." Do you have any you would like to share? I liked your article. I am looking for scriptures about “doing for others.” Do you have any you would like to share?

]]> Comment on Information Overload by skennedy http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2008/03/06/information-overload/comment-page-1/#comment-10 skennedy Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:50:00 +0000 http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2008/03/06/information-overload/#comment-10 Internet Indigestion is how I think of the kind of overload that we can experience as we sit with our computer, linked to the rest of the known universe, and bombarded with images, people, words, and pop-ups. There is no way of adequately digesting everything we encounter in even a five-minute span at the monitor. Two responses have helped me a bit, though I am switching to a metaphor less tied to the digestive system: 1) I go back to the surfing cliche of years ago: go quickly and smoothly and stay on the surface unless a big electric wave demands deeper attention, and 2) once that big wave forces me to ride it out, enjoy the unplanned way in which I am carried powerfully by new or important ideas. It's not a solution to everything or for everyone, and there is nothing novel about it. But the 2.0 experience can be all-consuming. I want to dive in, but only after I've tested the waters a bit more each day. I want to enjoy the ride, but not at the expense of my own peace of mind. And ultimately, I want to know that my day was dotted with intensity, knowledge, and enjoyment. Ultimately, learning doesn't occur in the straight line many of us thought growing up in schools. It occurs when it happens to us, and it's up to us to decide what is data, what is information, and what is knowledge. The last of the third is precious little -- and it is to be deeply valued. Internet Indigestion is how I think of the kind of overload that we can experience as we sit with our computer, linked to the rest of the known universe, and bombarded with images, people, words, and pop-ups.

There is no way of adequately digesting everything we encounter in even a five-minute span at the monitor. Two responses have helped me a bit, though I am switching to a metaphor less tied to the digestive system:

1) I go back to the surfing cliche of years ago: go quickly and smoothly and stay on the surface unless a big electric wave demands deeper attention, and 2) once that big wave forces me to ride it out, enjoy the unplanned way in which I am carried powerfully by new or important ideas.

It’s not a solution to everything or for everyone, and there is nothing novel about it. But the 2.0 experience can be all-consuming. I want to dive in, but only after I’ve tested the waters a bit more each day. I want to enjoy the ride, but not at the expense of my own peace of mind. And ultimately, I want to know that my day was dotted with intensity, knowledge, and enjoyment.

Ultimately, learning doesn’t occur in the straight line many of us thought growing up in schools. It occurs when it happens to us, and it’s up to us to decide what is data, what is information, and what is knowledge. The last of the third is precious little — and it is to be deeply valued.

]]> Comment on Great web tools! by Allene http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2008/01/08/great-web-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Allene Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:24:38 +0000 http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2008/01/08/great-web-tools/#comment-9 Wonderful videos. Thanks for sharing them. This is so timely as I prepare for a staff development workshop later this month. Thank you! Wonderful videos. Thanks for sharing them. This is so timely as I prepare for a staff development workshop later this month. Thank you!

]]> Comment on Great web tools! by Willy http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2008/01/08/great-web-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Willy Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:45:16 +0000 http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2008/01/08/great-web-tools/#comment-8 Oh, RSS! One of the most under-utilized educational tools that has the power to change communication and teacher professional development... Oh, RSS!

One of the most under-utilized educational tools that has the power to change communication and teacher professional development…

]]> Comment on The Bleeding Edge by Willy http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/12/01/the-bleeding-edge/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Willy Sat, 01 Dec 2007 20:59:00 +0000 http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/12/01/the-bleeding-edge/#comment-6 It's pretty interesting and exciting, right? You can meet some pretty neat folks in Second Life, as I am sure that you can attest to. I enjoyed the transcript. Gonna go check out Machinima... It’s pretty interesting and exciting, right? You can meet some pretty neat folks in Second Life, as I am sure that you can attest to.

I enjoyed the transcript. Gonna go check out Machinima…

]]> Comment on Doing for others by Dawn Pile http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/11/09/doing-for-others/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Dawn Pile Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:13:03 +0000 http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/11/09/doing-for-others/#comment-5 I love this writing, Tammie, and it makes me immediately think of the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi..."for it is in giving that we receive." Sometimes it is very easy to serve and at other times, not at all, and I know that I have to nudge myself to step into those places of inconvenience. But each time I listen to the nudge, I am so grateful for I find that I end up feeling as though I have been the one who has been served in some way. And thank you for coming in at the crack of even before dawn yesterday morning! I know it allowed others to enjoy this weekend. I love this writing, Tammie, and it makes me immediately think of the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi…”for it is in giving that we receive.” Sometimes it is very easy to serve and at other times, not at all, and I know that I have to nudge myself to step into those places of inconvenience. But each time I listen to the nudge, I am so grateful for I find that I end up feeling as though I have been the one who has been served in some way. And thank you for coming in at the crack of even before dawn yesterday morning! I know it allowed others to enjoy this weekend.

]]> Comment on Doing for others by skennedy http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/11/09/doing-for-others/comment-page-1/#comment-4 skennedy Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:10:33 +0000 http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/11/09/doing-for-others/#comment-4 Washing dishes for oneself is just a day to day obligation -- maybe even a chore. But washing dishes for someone who needs a helping hand -- that not only cleans the dishes, but cleanses our own life at the same time. Diapers? Well, I've changed a multitude. But, frankly, I'd rather wash a boatload of dishes.... Washing dishes for oneself is just a day to day obligation — maybe even a chore. But washing dishes for someone who needs a helping hand — that not only cleans the dishes, but cleanses our own life at the same time.

Diapers? Well, I’ve changed a multitude. But, frankly, I’d rather wash a boatload of dishes….

]]> Comment on Fond Farewells by Kristi Story http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/10/26/fond-farewells/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Kristi Story Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:22:18 +0000 http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/10/26/fond-farewells/#comment-3 I am so sorry I missed the farewell. (I was sleeping off my Jekyll trip.) Nigel is such a wonderful man who will be missed at Trinity. We were blessed to have him with us while we did. I wish him the best of luck in his next adventure. I am so sorry I missed the farewell. (I was sleeping off my Jekyll trip.) Nigel is such a wonderful man who will be missed at Trinity. We were blessed to have him with us while we did. I wish him the best of luck in his next adventure.

]]> Comment on Fond Farewells by Willy http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/10/26/fond-farewells/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Willy Sat, 27 Oct 2007 20:14:22 +0000 http://trinityweblog.org/tciccarelli/2007/10/26/fond-farewells/#comment-2 Well said. Nigel will be missed. Well said. Nigel will be missed.

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