Matchstick Musings

Episode 35 - Free Refills 11.07.2026 2:45 ↓

How the World Cup can remind us not to take things for granted

Episode 34 - Hope in Our Next Generation 04.07.2026 2:45 ↓

Despite some of the negative stories we may see in the media, I’ve got a lot of hope in our next generation.

Episode 33 - On What Will We Focus? 29.06.2026 2:00 ↓

Will we choose to be grateful or focus on the negatives?

Episode 32 - A Guilt-Free Break 29.06.2026 2:02 ↓

Happy summer break to all the educators out there! May you enjoy a summer sabbath, a time of pressure-free relaxation, free from work!

Episode 31 - Eat Lunch 15.06.2026 2:49 ↓

Hey, school site administrators! You shouldn’t feel guilty about eating lunch.

Episode 30 - Submit the Survey 06.06.2026 2:14 ↓

What if we submitted the surveys not just for our negative experiences, but for the positive ones as well?

Episode 29 - Look Where You Are 04.06.2026 2:50 ↓

What a blessing to be exhausted by the things we used to pray for

Episode 28 - Be Like Theo 26.05.2026 2:51 ↓

What if we were genuinely so uncommonly kind and friendly that it made those around us suspicious…in a good way?

Episode 27 - What's Your Green Sauce? 23.05.2026 2:59 ↓

A reminder that the main dish isn’t always what gets people in the door.

Episode 26 - Talking to Strangers 18.05.2026 2:43 ↓

When talking to strangers can be a good thing

Episode 25 - One Small Word 09.05.2026 1:25 ↓

A reminder about how changing just a single word in a sentence can have a profound impact

Episode 24 - Your Favorite Teacher 02.05.2026 2:10 ↓

Who was your favorite teacher growing up? Follow-up question: Why?

Episode 23 - Notifications Off 25.04.2026 2:39 ↓

It's OK to turn notifications off.

Episode 22 - Feeding the Stray Cat 25.04.2026 2:51 ↓

Protecting work/personal boundaries isn’t just OK, it’s essential.

Episode 21 - It'll Keep 18.04.2026 2:31 ↓

It’ll keep. It’ll still be there tomorrow. It’s OK to go home.

Episode 20 - The Dark Side??? 11.04.2026 2:48 ↓

A reminder about the need to avoid overgeneralizing

Episode 19 - Leaders Need Encouragement Too 09.04.2026 2:52 ↓

Don't forget about your leaders. They need encouragement too.

Episode 18 - What Is Said, What Is Heard 04.04.2026 2:41 ↓

What is said is not always what is heard.

Episode 17 - "I'm Special" 28.03.2026 2:39 ↓

What’s in a name? The power to make someone’s day.

Episode 16 - Broken Window Theory 22.03.2026 2:45 ↓

What we choose to do...and not do...sends a message to anyone watching.

Episode 15 - Nothing on the Walls 21.03.2026 2:17 ↓

A simple "Thank You" note. Thoughtful. Encouraging. Office decoration?

Episode 14 - The Soap Dispenser 14.03.2026 2:06 ↓

Encouragement from an unlikely source

Episode 13 - Brain Surgery 07.03.2026 1:45 ↓

A reminder that it isn't easy for everyone

Episode 12 - A Random Compliment 04.03.2026 0:55 ↓

Have something nice to say? Say it. Have a compliment to pay? Pay it.

Episode 11 - The Other Four-Letter Word 28.02.2026 1:57 ↓

The other four-letter word we need to stop using in certain contexts