3-2-1 TUESDAYS WITH MS NIV

Issue #70, 9th November 2021

November evokes some strange emotions. Parts of the world have day light saving times and there are glimpses of approaching winter with days becoming shorter. Dushehra-Diwali the big two festivals are over in India and the students are preparing for their pre-boards or half yearlies. There is anticipation of Christmas and New Year but not just yet… Autumn leaves, last of them are lost from the deciduous trees. We prepare for winter months. We reflect and enjoy the year gone by with some fun challenges, some interesting quotes, some mellow moments. This year, schools have opened post pandemic and the conflicting emotions of stress at many levels along side the relief of getting children back to school post pandemic is palpable. Take some time dear educators, parents and students for whom I create this newsletter every week, enjoy reading and subscribe with your email id here. Hello November!

Three Images of the Week

Two Thoughts of the Week

“Fear not November’s challenge bold—
We’ve books and friends,
And hearths that never can grow cold:
These make amends!”
— Alexander Louis Fraser, “November”

“This is the month of nuts and nutty thoughts — that November whose name sounds so bleak and cheerless — perhaps its harvest of thought is worth more than all the other crops of the year.”
— Henry David Thoreau

One Video of the Week

Bojan and Brogan have figured out the way to motivate people of all ages and athletic backgrounds to wake up early, train their butts off, and meet new friends, all for a very affordable price of a hug or a high-five. This talk will give you an insight into the fastest growing fitness phenomenon and how it’s changing the notion that staying in shape should cost money.

Bojan (pronounced Boyan) Mandaric, born and raised in Serbia, made his way across the pond in 2002 after being recruited to row for Northeastern University Men’s Crew Team. After winning accolades at the national and international level, Bojan decided to turn his interests to running and cycling. Living in Allston, MA with his wife and a 100lb German Shepard, he promotes FREE fitness and off-line human interactions across North America and soon the world. His shaved head and Eastern European look can sometimes project a scary or arrogant personality, but that misconception is gone when he delivers a massive bear hug. Brogan Graham, brought up by hippy parents and raised FREE-range in Madison, Wisconsin. This basket-balling trash-talker jumped into D1 boat racing with Bojan at Northeastern University and BOOOOOOM! he became a racing athlete and city-boy all in the same oneway ticket to Boston, Massachusetts.

A world traveler and a promoter of friendly vibes, “BG” is known to be the louder of the two leaders of the November Project. You can plan on seeing this community driven personality building new tribes and new athletes while inspiring racers who are looking for something new. Prepare to hear the F-word a few times and know that this man is a hugger, not a shaker.

And Finally…

Dear reader,

I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write.  With this weekly newsletter, I intend to share what I read, learn and, experience while I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions and, ed-tech organizations.

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