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“Do you ever get the feeling that people are incapable of not caring? People are amazing.” – Charlie, played by Brendan Fraser, The Whale.\n\nWe moved to the Lowcountry in 2024 and while breaking into social circles has be...

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My father was born this month in 1943. When he passed away on November 26, 2021, I was too frozen by grief to write a proper obituary. Moreover, I was working a job that required me to fly back to work, across the countr...

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-the-resonance-of-grief-a-belated-obituary-for-my-father","title":"On the Resonance of Grief: A Belated Obituary for My Father","summary":"My father was born this month in 1943. When he passed away on November 26, 2021, I was too frozen by grief to write a proper obituary. Moreover, I was working a job that required me to fly back to work, across the countr...","date_modified":"2026-04-25T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-portraits-and-young-prophets-of-boston","html_content":"

If you don’t yet know who Moses Sibley is, you need to know…\n\nI first came across Moses on Tik Tok, where I saw a clip of his documentary, Portraits, an homage to his city.\n\n“...We're not like New York. Definitely not li...

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-portraits-and-young-prophets-of-boston","title":"On Portraits and Young Prophets of Boston","summary":"If you don’t yet know who Moses Sibley is, you need to know…\n\nI first came across Moses on Tik Tok, where I saw a clip of his documentary, Portraits, an homage to his city.\n\n“...We're not like New York. Definitely not li...","date_modified":"2026-02-28T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-trauma-informed-teaching-the-power-of-historical-fiction","html_content":"

Teaching beautifully-crafted historical-fiction can allow us teachers to develop students’ social-emotional learning in conjunction with their learning of history, current events, as well as reading and writing skills. I...

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-trauma-informed-teaching-the-power-of-historical-fiction","title":"On Trauma-Informed Teaching & the Power of Historical Fiction","summary":"Teaching beautifully-crafted historical-fiction can allow us teachers to develop students’ social-emotional learning in conjunction with their learning of history, current events, as well as reading and writing skills. I...","date_modified":"2026-02-15T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/in-support-of-the-writers-guild-of-america-usa-strike","html_content":"

I am not convinced that AI will ever have the wit or even the skill to write like human beings. In fact, I think that AI will have an easier time applying Frank Lloyd Wright’s principle that “form and function are one” t...

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/in-support-of-the-writers-guild-of-america-usa-strike","title":"In support of the Writers Guild of America, USA strike","summary":"I am not convinced that AI will ever have the wit or even the skill to write like human beings. In fact, I think that AI will have an easier time applying Frank Lloyd Wright’s principle that “form and function are one” t...","date_modified":"2023-05-29T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-athletes-being-machines-and-the-future-of-machine-learning","html_content":"

“Borgov’s not a machine.”

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“The medium is the message.” This is an oft-glibly-used phrase that I first encountered in Edward Morneau's Media Literacy class when I was a 10th grader at Dedham High School; let’s look at the origins and its relevance...

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-human-teachers-ai-and-the-medium-being-the-message","title":"On human teachers, AI and the medium being the message","summary":"“The medium is the message.” This is an oft-glibly-used phrase that I first encountered in Edward Morneau's Media Literacy class when I was a 10th grader at Dedham High School; let’s look at the origins and its relevance...","date_modified":"2023-05-23T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-art-being-human-and-holding-to-hope-in-the-face-of-ai","html_content":"

Ludwig van Beethoven was going deaf when he wrote his transcendent Ninth Symphony, including its awe-inducing final movement, Ode to Joy.

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\"Personalized\" is a very loaded word. And I believe Will Gendron misquoted Salman Khan by using the phrase \"personalized tutor\" in his msn.com article.

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-distinctions-between-personalized-learning-and-personal-tutor","title":"On distinctions between personalized learning and personal tutor","summary":"\"Personalized\" is a very loaded word. And I believe Will Gendron misquoted Salman Khan by using the phrase \"personalized tutor\" in his msn.com article.","date_modified":"2023-05-10T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-learning-for-learnings-sake-going-out-the-window-long-ago","html_content":"

Hadi Partovi, CEO of code.org, wrote an article for Medium.com entitled, \"Coming Soon: AI-Specific Curriculum and Teacher Training, Plus AI-Enhanced Learning Platform.

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-learning-for-learnings-sake-going-out-the-window-long-ago","title":"On \"Learning for Learning's Sake\" Going Out the Window Long Ago","summary":"Hadi Partovi, CEO of code.org, wrote an article for Medium.com entitled, \"Coming Soon: AI-Specific Curriculum and Teacher Training, Plus AI-Enhanced Learning Platform.","date_modified":"2023-05-08T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-accounting-for-myelination-in-order-to-harness-the-power-of-ai","html_content":"

In considering neural networks, deep learning and AI, I've been wondering about the role of myelin in AI skill building. In \"The Talent Code\" (2009), Daniel Coyle talks about our \"neuron-centric worldview...being fundame...

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-accounting-for-myelination-in-order-to-harness-the-power-of-ai","title":"On accounting for myelination in order to harness the power of AI","summary":"In considering neural networks, deep learning and AI, I've been wondering about the role of myelin in AI skill building. In \"The Talent Code\" (2009), Daniel Coyle talks about our \"neuron-centric worldview...being fundame...","date_modified":"2023-05-01T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-chatgpt-and-bias","html_content":"

On Feb 1, in response to criticism that ChatGPT is anti-conservative, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, tweeted: “We know that ChatGPT has shortcomings around bias, and are working to improve it.”

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-chatgpt-and-bias","title":"On ChatGPT and Bias","summary":"On Feb 1, in response to criticism that ChatGPT is anti-conservative, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, tweeted: “We know that ChatGPT has shortcomings around bias, and are working to improve it.”","date_modified":"2023-04-24T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-the-impact-of-a-4-day-school-week","html_content":"

A poll re: the impact of a 4-day school way (pictured here) was taken by Kevin Wheeler, Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer with Cruise.

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-the-impact-of-a-4-day-school-week","title":"On the impact of a 4-day school week","summary":"A poll re: the impact of a 4-day school way (pictured here) was taken by Kevin Wheeler, Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer with Cruise.","date_modified":"2023-04-21T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-history-music-and-intellectual-property","html_content":"

I first heard “Gone” by BC Fog (feat Maisy Stella) played during a funeral scene in the movie “The Fallout” and was struck by its Messianic quality. It sits within an ethereal soundtrack written by Finneas O’Connell and ...

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-history-music-and-intellectual-property","title":"On history, music and intellectual property","summary":"I first heard “Gone” by BC Fog (feat Maisy Stella) played during a funeral scene in the movie “The Fallout” and was struck by its Messianic quality. It sits within an ethereal soundtrack written by Finneas O’Connell and ...","date_modified":"2023-04-12T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-our-inability-to-not-care-for-one-another","html_content":"

“Do you ever get the feeling that people are incapable of not caring? People are amazing.” Charlie, played by Brendan Fraser, in The Whale.

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-our-inability-to-not-care-for-one-another","title":"On our inability to not care for one another ","summary":"“Do you ever get the feeling that people are incapable of not caring? People are amazing.” Charlie, played by Brendan Fraser, in The Whale.","date_modified":"2023-03-14T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-the-failure-of-the-dei-industrial-complex","html_content":"

ANONYMOUS OSCAR VOTER WHO DIDN’T WATCH ‘THE WOMAN KING’ TOLD VIOLA DAVIS TO ‘SIT DOWN, SHUT UP AND RELAX’ (from Black Enterprise Magazine at blackenterprise.com)

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-the-failure-of-the-dei-industrial-complex","title":"On the failure of the DEI Industrial Complex","summary":"ANONYMOUS OSCAR VOTER WHO DIDN’T WATCH ‘THE WOMAN KING’ TOLD VIOLA DAVIS TO ‘SIT DOWN, SHUT UP AND RELAX’ (from Black Enterprise Magazine at blackenterprise.com)","date_modified":"2023-03-13T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-the-palpable-possible-hope-that-is-gen-z","html_content":"

A few months ago, I watched “The Fallout” (2021) directed by Megan Park and featuring rising star Jenna Ortega. I was deeply moved and I haven’t been able to shake the need to write about it.

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-the-palpable-possible-hope-that-is-gen-z","title":"On the Palpable & Possible Hope that is Gen Z ","summary":"A few months ago, I watched “The Fallout” (2021) directed by Megan Park and featuring rising star Jenna Ortega. I was deeply moved and I haven’t been able to shake the need to write about it.","date_modified":"2023-03-10T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-why-i-love-sports","html_content":"

Last week’s Bruins / LA Kings game was the first live event I’d been to since quarantine. Being in attendance, surrounded by my hometown people reminded me of how much I love sports. \n \nWhy do I love sports? Growing up, ...

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-why-i-love-sports","title":"On Why I Love Sports","summary":"Last week’s Bruins / LA Kings game was the first live event I’d been to since quarantine. Being in attendance, surrounded by my hometown people reminded me of how much I love sports. \n \nWhy do I love sports? Growing up, ...","date_modified":"2023-01-12T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-allowing-our-kids-to-be-themselves","html_content":"

What is greatest gift we can give our kids and the students we serve? The allowance to be themselves.

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-allowing-our-kids-to-be-themselves","title":"On Allowing Our Kids to Be Themselves","summary":"What is greatest gift we can give our kids and the students we serve? The allowance to be themselves.","date_modified":"2022-12-17T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-awe","html_content":"

Awe.

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-awe","title":"On Awe","summary":"Awe.","date_modified":"2022-12-03T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-the-positive-power-of-%E2%80%9Cscary%E2%80%9D-kids-media","html_content":"

Congratulations to David Henrie and his team for their Emmy nomination for A TALE DARK AND GRIMM. In the words of one of my favorite writers, Neil Gaiman, “Fairy tales aren’t true. Fairy tales are more than true. Not bec...

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-the-positive-power-of-%E2%80%9Cscary%E2%80%9D-kids-media","title":"On the Positive Power of “Scary” Kids' Media","summary":"Congratulations to David Henrie and his team for their Emmy nomination for A TALE DARK AND GRIMM. In the words of one of my favorite writers, Neil Gaiman, “Fairy tales aren’t true. Fairy tales are more than true. Not bec...","date_modified":"2022-11-18T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-gifting-our-kids-with-a-tabula-rasa","html_content":"

I watched Debra Granik’s “Leave No Trace” (2018) for the first time last week and cannot recommend this film enough, especially as we approach Veterans Day this Friday. Beautifully-written, acted, shot and directed, it i...

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-gifting-our-kids-with-a-tabula-rasa","title":"On Gifting Our Kids With a Tabula Rasa","summary":"I watched Debra Granik’s “Leave No Trace” (2018) for the first time last week and cannot recommend this film enough, especially as we approach Veterans Day this Friday. Beautifully-written, acted, shot and directed, it i...","date_modified":"2022-11-08T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-our-collective-fixation-with-screens","html_content":"

I don’t think there is anyone who disagrees that we are facing an unprecedented “collective fixation” (Dr. Gabor Mate) with screens, particularly among children.

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-our-collective-fixation-with-screens","title":"On Our \"Collective Fixation\" With Screens","summary":"I don’t think there is anyone who disagrees that we are facing an unprecedented “collective fixation” (Dr. Gabor Mate) with screens, particularly among children.","date_modified":"2022-11-05T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-rupaul-charles-meets-herman-melville","html_content":"

I think Herman Melville and RuPaul Charles could have gotten along splendidly.

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-rupaul-charles-meets-herman-melville","title":"On RuPaul Charles Meets Herman Melville","summary":"I think Herman Melville and RuPaul Charles could have gotten along splendidly.","date_modified":"2022-08-18T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-the-generative-power-of-clinging-to-the-past","html_content":"

Televised Sports Games — The Soundtrack to a Boston Kid's Childhood

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-the-generative-power-of-clinging-to-the-past","title":"On the Generative Power of Clinging to the Past","summary":"Televised Sports Games — The Soundtrack to a Boston Kid's Childhood","date_modified":"2022-08-17T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-herman-melville-flashy-purses","html_content":"

Did you know that Melville had something to say about not being flashy if you can’t afford it? I didn’t, until this week.

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-herman-melville-flashy-purses","title":"On Herman Melville & Flashy Purses","summary":"Did you know that Melville had something to say about not being flashy if you can’t afford it? I didn’t, until this week.","date_modified":"2022-08-16T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-fiction-self-development","html_content":"

What paradigm shift do I need to have in the pursuit of being my best self each day? What needs to shift in my practice to really claim this pursuit as my own? In my current self-development work, I’m dedicating time to ...

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-fiction-self-development","title":"On Fiction & Self-Development","summary":"What paradigm shift do I need to have in the pursuit of being my best self each day? What needs to shift in my practice to really claim this pursuit as my own? In my current self-development work, I’m dedicating time to ...","date_modified":"2022-08-14T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-moby-dick-everyday-leadership","html_content":"

What does \"Moby-Dick\" have to teach us about self-development, everyday leadership and integrity?

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/on-moby-dick-everyday-leadership","title":"On Moby Dick & Everyday Leadership","summary":"What does \"Moby-Dick\" have to teach us about self-development, everyday leadership and integrity?","date_modified":"2022-08-14T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/the-virtues-of-everyday-leaders","html_content":"

What virtues do everyday leaders possess? I was wondering this while back East recently to care for my family after my dad’s passing last fall; I was considering his legacy.

","url":"https://simplysusanna.com/blog/f/the-virtues-of-everyday-leaders","title":"On the Virtues of Everyday Leaders","summary":"What virtues do everyday leaders possess? I was wondering this while back East recently to care for my family after my dad’s passing last fall; I was considering his legacy.","date_modified":"2022-08-13T04:00:00Z"}]}