JUGHEADS Director Insights – Jugheads Youth Juggling Company

Part Seven: Rest

Post author:Paul Arneberg
Post published:March 15, 2020
Post category:JUGHEADS Director Insights The Margin Series

"The Margin Series" focuses on the reality that everyone has limits regarding time, emotional energy, physical energy, and money, among other areas. These monthly sub-topics assert that we need margin…

There and Back Again: Arneberg Anniversary Adventure to New Zealand

Post author:Paul Arneberg
Post published:January 15, 2019
Post category:JUGHEADS Director Insights

As of this writing (1/12/19), Wendy & I are still recovering from three weeks in "Middle-Earth" (aka New Zealand), not the least of which is due to the 19-hour time…

Part Three: People Disappoint. (Primarily, oneself.)

Post author:Paul Arneberg
Post published:November 8, 2018
Post category:JUGHEADS Director Insights The Concession Stand Series

This ‘18-‘19 series is my way of celebrating some of my deepest values leading up to my 50th birthday next spring. The fall series features four “concessions” on life’s downers;…

[The Concession Stand Series] Part One: I Am Old

Post author:Paul Arneberg
Post published:September 21, 2018
Post category:JUGHEADS Director Insights The Concession Stand Series

This ‘18-‘19 series is my way of celebrating some of my deepest values leading up to my 50th birthday next spring. The fall series picks out four “concessions” on life’s…

[Reflecting on 20 Juggle Jams] The Future: To JJ21 and Beyond

Post author:Paul Arneberg
Post published:May 31, 2018
Post category:JUGHEADS Director Insights Reflecting on 20 Juggle Jams

If JJ20 were our last, I’d retire from JH happy and joy-filled. That statement simultaneously lauds JJ20’s resounding success and is transparent to an unmistakable six-year enrollment decline to which…

[Reflecting on 20 Juggle Jams] Testimony of Faithfulness: Juggle Jams 16-20

Post author:Paul Arneberg
Post published:May 31, 2018
Post category:JUGHEADS Director Insights Reflecting on 20 Juggle Jams

(Juggle Jam 20 Program: Director's Note) Since virtually all aspects of JJ20 have throwback elements, I’ll start by quoting my JJ11 note: “I hope you truly enjoy both the frivolous…

[Reflecting on 20 Juggle Jams] Coaches & Champions: Juggle Jams 11-15

Post author:Paul Arneberg
Post published:April 24, 2018
Post category:JUGHEADS Director Insights Reflecting on 20 Juggle Jams

Our 2nd half of our 1st 20 JJs started with a bang, with JJ11 swelling to 140 members, including 12 seniors! With the addition of weekly paid coaches from among…

[Reflecting on 20 Juggle Jams] Coming of Age: Juggle Jams 6-10

Post author:Paul Arneberg
Post published:March 2, 2018
Post category:JUGHEADS Director Insights Reflecting on 20 Juggle Jams

Ultimate Club Performing at Juggle Jam 8

We left off last month with Juggle Jam 5 (May 2003). That summer kicked off a five-year period where we came of age as a company. From ‘01-‘04, we were…

[Reflecting on 20 Juggle Jams] The Early Years: Juggle Jams 1–5

Post author:Paul Arneberg
Post published:February 10, 2018
Post category:JUGHEADS Director Insights Reflecting on 20 Juggle Jams

The cast of Juggle Jam 1

Venturing off on my own after 6.25 of childcare management was bittersweet. On the one hand, I had more workday flexibility and tuition percentage as a contractor of Edina Schools;…

[Reflecting on 20 Juggle Jams] Emerging Traditions: The Wise Guys Prequels

Post author:Paul Arneberg
Post published:January 10, 2018
Post category:JUGHEADS Director Insights Reflecting on 20 Juggle Jams

Introduction. There is something special about multiples of five in celebrating birthdays, careers, and marriages. This six-part monthly column series celebrates this double-deca-milestone in our annual Juggle Jam tradition. I’ll…