by Mark Greenelsh | Oct 9, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
This week an incident took place at a football game which serves as an example of a role we should all play. While the Los Angeles Rams battled against the San Francisco 49ers, a man interrupted gameplay by running onto the field brandishing a smoke flare emitting an...
by Mark Greenelsh | Oct 2, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
The school district where I teach has several construction projects underway. They need to bring down older buildings in order to create something new and better suited for its purpose. When I see a site in development I’m reminded of how this is also true with people...
by Mark Greenelsh | Sep 25, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
On two occasions this week some of my high school students engaged in a lively discussion that escalated into a yelling match. The topics were important and heartfelt, so each party argued passionately for their point of view. Unfortunately neither side really...
by Mark Greenelsh | Sep 18, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
Although many people have done great things throughout history and aspire to do even more, we cannot solve our fundamental problems of pride, greed, hatred, stubbornness, and immorality. With advancements in travel, technology, communication, and information our world...
by Mark Greenelsh | Sep 11, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
Over the Labor Day weekend I backpacked in the Sierra Nevada mountains with my son’s Boy Scout troop. The group enjoyed hiking, fishing, swimming, exploring, sleeping under the stars and just being together outdoors. But when our last day came, everyone was ready to...
