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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 29 MIN

ISS - Impossible Stupid Solutions and Fossil Enlightenment #190

from Coffee in the Corral · host AJ

This episode isn’t what I planned it to be. But that’s the way life is sometimes, I reckon. What was supposed to be a fun, substitute job at a new building ended up being me taking over ISS (in-school suspension) for the day. Before this week, I had never done ISS, and yes, that was on purpose. I never want to be known to my students as an authority figure who enforces shame and strict laws on them. However, I went where I was needed and saw firsthand how absolutely bizarre, and quite honestly inhumane, ISS really is.So, I talk about this today. And share how I tried to still find ways to show value to each of the guys in my class. And last but not least, I share why I love fossils so much and how a simple, dusty rock in my pasture helped me find compassion and love for myself. Rocks really do rock.

This episode isn’t what I planned it to be. But that’s the way life is sometimes, I reckon. What was supposed to be a fun, substitute job at a new building ended up being me taking over ISS (in-school suspension) for the day. Before this week, I had never done ISS, and yes, that was on purpose. I never want to be known to my students as an authority figure who enforces shame and strict laws on them. However, I went where I was needed and saw firsthand how absolutely bizarre, and quite honestly inhumane, ISS really is.So, I talk about this today. And share how I tried to still find ways to show value to each of the guys in my class. And last but not least, I share why I love fossils so much and how a simple, dusty rock in my pasture helped me find compassion and love for myself. Rocks really do rock.

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