Dear Puzzlers,

Over this cold, snowy weekend, I did a lot of puzzles: jigsaw puzzles, logic puzzles, crossword puzzles, math puzzles. Puzzles are about getting into another person’s mind, seeing the world through a different set of eyes, and being thrilled at how recognizable, but different, everything is.

At school we’re in the mind business. As readers we enter other worlds and possibilities by getting into other minds. As writers we create portals so others can enter our minds. In math we read the mind of the universe and share our findings with other minds.

That sounds like a lot, but it’s all available to you if you teach yourself to use your mind well.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck