Teaching Observation: During one of my substitute teaching assignments I had a pleasant conversation with a teacher about managing the behavior of the students and helping them focus on their school work. Paraphrasing the teacher she said, “If we could…
I have often thought about my attitude during this time of year as being somewhat of a Christmas cynic or curmudgeon. I do not understand the frantic behavior of trying to find the perfect gift for someone, or the idea…
I used to think that I had a few answers to life’s questions, but not anymore. Social media has cured me of that delusion. At long last I can shed the shackles of ignorance and naivete. With this thought in…
This narrative is not intended incite, but rather to provide insight, consideration and acknowledgement that perhaps systems of government are always in need of maintenance and repair. I have had this on my mind and feel compelled to share my…
There are many people on social media expressing their displeasure regarding Donald Trump being elected president. Many have stated that they will boycott the inauguration and not listen or watch it. I don’t agree with this type of action. Anyone…
I wonder if many of us reflect on why we celebrate this day in September. To many it is a three day weekend that marks the end of summer and it is one last chance to escape the toils of…
Today as I was riding my bicycle, I was passed by some luxury cars with state of the art features and high performance engines such as a Mercedes Benz, a Lexus, a BMW and so forth. I thought to myself…
Teaching is Love (Note: I have shared this narrative with others before, but I believe this is the first time it is posted here on this site.) My love affair while I was a teacher. First, I want to dispel…
I am a hypocritical heretic ensconced in the paradoxical problem of didactic diatribes. No matter what I write I am sure there will be notorious notions, contradicting comments, suspicious statements, piqued prejudices, erroneous eradications, indeterminate identities, misguided miscalculations, conflicting conclusions,…
My view of reality: First an intro; I am now living in a State University family apartment complex for graduate students, professors, and staff. I am literally surrounded by people from all over the world. My neighbors on one side…
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