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Carol Dweck and the Growth Mindset

Posted on April 21, 2012August 12, 2016by koala

In the past five years no book or thinker has had a greater impact on my life than Mindset by psychologist Carol Dweck. The approach to learning and growth she describes in her book and videos has affected me not only in my pursuits of hobbies and interests, but professionally, as an educator as well. […]

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Carbon Buster Blues: The Refrigerator Is Half-empty

Posted on July 17, 2007August 7, 2012by koala

Alas, no refrigerator today. Since purchasing my Whirlpool dream machine on June 27th, this is the third delivery date on which Lowes has left me afloat in the ever-warming Brooklyn atmosphere. Rising, rising, rising – just like my electric bills each month. This is a very popular refrigerator and it seems that Whirlpool can’t keep […]

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Carbon Busters Journal Entry, June 26th, 2007

Posted on June 26, 2007August 7, 2012by koala

Dear Concerned Environmentalists Everywhere: So today I bought a 10 cubic ft refrigerator at Lowes for $398 less 20% equals about $320. It’s a Whirlpool with a stainless steel “look” and it’s pretty small. I was hoping to get one as small as my friend Susan’s, but I think this is the same size as […]

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Guess What, Carbon Buster? My Con-Ed Bill Was $90 Last Month

Posted on June 10, 2007August 7, 2012by koala

I live in a 375sf apartment, and haven’t installed the A/C yet this year. My electric bills average over $100 per month. This is a problem. So I was looking inside my refrigerator last night to find a model number so I could figure out the year (and my estimated savings upon replacement,) and I […]

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