A Bird’s Eye View Jamie gives us some excellent advice about staying balanced. Nothing keeps you from performing at your best more effectively than stress. Have fun and stay calm! :-)

Aimee’s Weblog One way Aimee has fun is by checking out yard sales. This looks like a great weekend to join her.

Bigmcal’s Weblog Michael enjoyed the guest speakers in the Leadership class. I agree. The Kurdy’s are a wonderful couple and are great role models when it comes to “teachers as leaders.”

Blake’s MAT experience Blake talks about a source of stress I am sure you all face- money. I wonder, Blake, if I buy one of those Woozle tee shirts do you get a cut? I know it is not much, but it might pay for half an order of fries.

Jennifer’s Blog Jennifer echoes Michael about enjoying the Kurdys. She is worried that she may not be able to be in a good mood all the time. To be honest, one of the traits I most admire about this MAT cohort is that you are all in a good mood most of the time. You are all fun to be around as a result.

Mrs. Hammond Johnna is honing in on her research question. Help her out with a del.icio.us tag or two!

Research Design Weblog Hooray! Dennis is a blogger. Be sure to comment on his posts so he will be encouraged to keep updating! Now we need to get Willie on board. I have Willie’s avitar all picked out.

Oops! that may be the wrong Willie.

Zuercher Richard links us to a pretty controversial “scared-straight” exercise used in a California school. i wonder what would have happened if some students in the school had telephoned classmates and pulled the same “prank”? I am guessing they would be in big trouble.

Sara’s MAT Weblog Sara’s metaphor for MAT summer session is free fall on a Skycoaster ride.

Tiachateau’s Weblog Josh shares some of his experiences in Japan including the value of experiencing “culture shock.”

All in all, the blogs make for wonderful reading. Keep posting and commenting!!