Leading in education is the process of introducing thought to the practice of learning and leading. In that vein, engaging the process of making that thinking process visible or accessible is key to growing ownership and engagement. If I make a choice, it’s not always clear why that choice or process will benefit the organization, and yet much of my work is intentional. And I hate to hear the feedback “You talk too much”. So, choosing to engage in social network services, such as Twitter, Facebook, Blogging, or even Instagram, allows my community insight on where my thoughts are directed and which elements I’m trying to connect. Clearly, each platform has its advantages: Twitter for short bursts and marketing links; Facebook handles links, images, and expository writing; Instagram, of course, is great for images, short text, and scads of hashtags. And the Blog. A digital journal, searchable, tag-able, and demarked longitudinally. 
Hashtags should get their own blog post someday, but for now, let's hold to the promise of a folksonomy that can connect ideas, disjointed thoughts, and subtle implied meanings. 
So, why should Education Leaders SMS? We implement with intentionality around elements intended to promote equity, create access, and achieve social justice. Transparency to those processes and practices reduce friction and eliminate drag--or foster the opportunity for feedback and engaged dialog.
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I'm writing this from a feeling of being rushed. The first year break went by too quickly--I've got 2 articles to read before Sunday evening and I'm still at a conference in Eugene.

The conference:
Iallt.org has been my professional home for nearly 20 years supporting my growth in the discipline of language+culture and technology learning teaching and exploring. I've published, led, learned, played, and hugged with these people and am grateful for the acceptance and warmth found here. And was even invited to the 'grad student luncheon' as a grad student today! It felt great to be welcomed as a student and thinking about my new future within this group as I explore new areas in my graduate studies. 
Residency 2​
So, preparing for the second residency. Apparently I'm still a father, homeowner, spouse and employee. All of those titles have duties. And I'm a fulltime grad student. Again. So there are a bunch of excellent articles that I want to skim/read, 2 more to read deeply and prepare to lead. And some calendaring to catch up on. And I need to find a policy that I'm familiar with. Plus the requests for 'summer camp' snacks and materials to bring to Fresno for a week of intense learning and planning. And the program future is unclear. A letter to write to my advisor. The feeling that I need to have my dissertation planned and halfway outlined by now. 
What better time to ensure that my blog works and my twitter handle is ready for a summer of posts and idea sharing?! Nothing like procrastinating reading by doing more writing!  

This was seen on the crepe vendor's signage at the edge of UO campus on the way in to the conference this morning. It seems appropriate to follow that dictum: Write drunk. Edit sober. Find beauty in everyone. Google Translate says that could be stated in Latin as:  Scribere ebrius est. Edit sobrii simus. Reperio apud omnis pulchritudo.