We are the Educators

Welcome back to From an Educator. This is a podcast where an educator shares views about teaching, working as a freelance musician, and living in Maine.  

In this week's episode, Mr. James talks about the Dark Age that he finds himself in post-pandemic (not really post) and post-school year. He talks about the ending of the era of a tight busy schedule, and how he is complicating his schedule currently. At the end of the show, Mr. James rants about having an "infinite reading list". 

 The music during this episode was recorded by Mr. James in 2006, and can be found here:

  Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Crisp Breeze" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0Nu...

 Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Traveler" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5bja... 

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In this episode, Mr. James talks about music, and how you can think about it.  Mr. James reflects on his current life in Maine post school ending, and how projects keep mounting. The Music 101 segment sheds light on the elements of music, and a guitar segment talks about how a guitar can be a tool for personal expression. 

 The music during this episode was recorded by Mr. James in 2006, and can be found here:  

Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Crisp Breeze" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0Nu...

 Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Traveler" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5bja...  

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In this episode, Mr. James talks about the end of this school year, and the positives and negatives about the year. The Covid slide is gone for the time being, and Mr. James reflects on his current life in Maine. After reflecting on the negative and positive points about the school year, Mr. James rants on missing the opportunity to present a We are the Educators show this week.  

 The music during this episode was recorded by Mr. James in 2006, and can be found here:  

Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Crisp Breeze" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0Nu... 

Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Traveler" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5bja...  

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In this episode, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how this weak was draining. He talked about having no regrets, or at least this is what everyone should strive for, and why it is difficult as a teacher ending the year to not look back with some. The main theme focused on having a jazz mindset, much like the music, and adapting to the moment to make things better for yourself. 

 The music during this episode was recorded by Mr. James in 2006, and can be found here:  

Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Crisp Breeze" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0Nu... 

Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Traveler" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5bja... 

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In this episode, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how this weak was emotional. The main theme is split into 2 categories: Self-Soothing and Self-Care. Mr. James explains why you want healthy choices for the first one, and great scheduling to make the second one (which will help you need less of the first).

The music during this episode was recorded by Mr. James in 2006, and can be found here:  

Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Crisp Breeze" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0Nu... 

Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Traveler" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5bja... 

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In this episode, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how the end of the school year is nigh...NIGH! He also talks about the end of the year paperwork, and reads a bit of his own evaluation of himself. In the main theme, Mr. James talks about the abundance of plant-based buzzwords appearing on food, and why supplements have taken over the food industry.  

The music during this episode was recorded by Mr. James in 2006, and can be found here:  

Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Crisp Breeze" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0Nu...

 Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Traveler" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5bja...  

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In this episode, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how there is 4 weeks left of the school year. He also talks about grading students, and why it is hard for a UA teacher to convey all assessments into 1 grade. In the main theme, Mr. James uses a thought experiment to ask "if he only knew then what he knows now" at certain points in his life. In a 60 second rant, he talks about why assumptions about the thought experiment are not accurate.  

The music during this episode was recorded by Mr. James in 2006, and can be found here: 

 Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Crisp Breeze" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0Nu...​

 Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Traveler" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5bja...​ 

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In this episode, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how Covid-19 seems to be tampering down. He also talks briefly about the road toward the end of the school year, and why deep work will make you a better person. Thank you Cal Newport!  

The music during this episode was recorded by Mr. James in 2006, and can be found here:  

Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Crisp Breeze" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0Nu...​ 

Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Traveler" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5bja...​ 

Here is the book mentioned in the show: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focu...​ 

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In this episode, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how Covid-19 remains rampant. He also talks briefly about his April vacation, successes, why he has been returning to his dreams of the past, and rants on those that complain that "there is never enough time".   

The music during this episode was recorded by Mr. James in 2006, and can be found here:  

Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Crisp Breeze" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0Nu...​ 

Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Traveler" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5bja...​ 

Here are the books mentioned in the show: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focu...​ https://www.amazon.com/Ending-Aging-R...​ 

Here is one of the greatest bands of all time: https://dreamtheater.net/​ 

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In this episode of the new format, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how Covid-19 is ramping up again. He also talks briefly about his April vacation plans, the limits of remote teaching, and rants on why the world needs music appreciators (audience) more than musicians.  

The music during this episode was recorded by Mr. James in 2006, and can be found here: 

 Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Crisp Breeze" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0Nu...​ 

Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Traveler" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5bja...​ 

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