My Favorite Modality

My favorite modality involves having my feet in a cool creek after a long hike. My favorite modality is the one where everyone is excited to share their ideas and expressions of learning. My favorite modality is when everyone closes their eyes at the same time. My favorite modality is the one where you can’t decide to use green or blue. My favorite modality is when I can’t make it up the hill and briefly get angry at myself and promise I’ll try harder next time. My favorite modality is getting the images of the trip onto my computer or shared on Flickr. My favorite modality involves ice cream. My favorite modality has a billion stars lighting the night sky. My favorite modality is always laughing at how serious I take it. My favorite modality nods in agreement with the likes of Kahn, Montessori, Rogers, and Dewey. My favorite modality is free. My favorite modality can hurt you if you are not paying attention. My favorite modality is always willing to change modalities. My favorite modality needs to take breaks and rest. My favorite modality is never just Zoom or a lecture or a discussion. My favorite modality is being at the edge of the cliff. My favorite modality hears children playing over there. My favorite modality smells. My favorite modality is not a brand name or any edu-jargon. My favorite modality despises pop educational models, but knows they are needed to make small changes. My favorite modality erodes the sandstone there at the shore. My favorite modality engages all the senses multiple times. My favorite modality is on all of the time. My favorite modality licks the sweat off the nape of your neck. My favorite modality does not fear. My favorite modality runs a crisis center that is open to all. My favorite modality is still looking for my favorite modality.