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This morning I was thinking about an assignment I give my U.S. History students. Now, I know that in the past I have shared with you some of the less-than-stellar examples of my students’ efforts. This time, let me … Continue reading
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It’s a powerful thing. And like any powerful thing, tradition is full of potential benefits, but also fraught with danger. Kinda like nuclear energy. Or drone surveillance. Maybe GMOs. … Continue reading
I’m still hoping that I wasn’t scammed. They looked like a family having hard times, but for all I know those “kids” may have been actors of very small stature. All right, so maybe that’s a little cynical. Maybe. … Continue reading
OK, so some of you are going to call me an idiot, a patsy, a pansy-faced sucker. And maybe I am. I’m sitting in a fast food joint, slurping a soda that I’m not supposed to have because I have … Continue reading
I’m way too much like my dog. And yet not enough. Confusing? Tell me about it. Summer is here, and for me that means early morning walks with the lovely Mandibles of Death. You may remember this pooch. Her given … Continue reading
Seriously. I was in the market yesterday, and I noticed a display of flip-flops. For those of you who don’t know, “Flip-Flops” is the technical term for inexpensive, backless sandals, usually made of rubber. There are a variety of names … Continue reading
Take one small, inbred country town. Add a psychotic, delusional orphan girl. Throw in a splash of raspberry cordial. Mix thoroughly. What do you get? That’s been my question. … Continue reading
I’m Zorro, only with a Sharpie. The first time was at Home Depot. I stood in line, waiting to make a return, when I was assaulted. The sign said something like, “Bring you’re return’s to the front counter.” I tried … Continue reading
When is it good to say good enough is good enough? Last time, I was talking about the astounding level of mediocrity that I find in my classroom. I’m not just talking about the things they don’t know—like my World … Continue reading
For the record…30% is not usually good. In baseball, batting .300 is only so-so. In basketball, hitting 3 out of 10 free throws is not impressive. In a classroom, 30% is an F. Large-scale F. Like, If the grades went … Continue reading