Have you ever wondered if the educators who had such profound impact on us as kids were actually real people in real life with their own stories of growth? Well, turns out: yes! My friend, Vicky, shares some of those stories of teaching at Title 1 schools in Houston and growing as both a student and a teacher. You won't want to miss this one.

Interested in cybersecurity? Attachment theory? Want Barack Obama's actual phone number? Look no further than this week's episode of Sometimes Serious, where I am joined by my friend, Janice, who shares her thoughts on how to build better boundaries in different areas of life, as well as a whole heap of cultural references ranging from informational to simply sensational.

Links below if you're interested in digging deeper into what we discussed!

- Cyberchase - https://pbskids.org/cyberchase

- CyberCorps Scholarship for Service - https://www.sfs.opm.gov/

- Cyber hygiene - https://www.cisa.gov/be-cyber-smart/cyber-lessons

- Text Obama - https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1308769164190941187

- Social Credit in China - https://www.businessinsider.com/china-social-credit-system-punishments-and-rewards-explained-2018-4

- DHS Analytic Exchange Program - https://www.dhs.gov/publication/aep-overview-and-documents

- Defense in Depth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_in_depth_(computing)

- Myers-Briggs Personality Page - https://www.personalitypage.com/ , http://typelogic.com/

- Assertiveness - When I say no, I feel guilty by Manuel Smith - https://g.co/kgs/thGYAR

- Attachment Theory - Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find--and Keep-- Love https://g.co/kgs/aXMmWY

- The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window https://g.co/kgs/FSo9fk

- Star Trek: Lower Decks - https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/star-trek-lower-decks/

Extreme sports, foreign countries, anti-anti missile design, and the soothing, mellifluous voice of my friend, Abe--all featured on today's episode and entirely free for your streaming pleasure!