Let’s move away from controversy for a moment and focus on. . . . .how I make the most incredible blunders, ALL THE TIME. Today, for example. Topic: North Pole. Reason: Tangent (often the source of the most wondrous learning … Continue reading
I don’t think I’ve ever had students I’ve enjoyed as much as I’m enjoying this ‘batch.” Five classes, and so far, so good. In fact, so far, so GREAT. Here’s the thing with many of my students, the younger ones, … Continue reading
“Why not go out on a limb? Isn’t that where the fruit is?” –Frank Scully I’ve always liked that quotation. I also believe it is absolutely true. I think about it whenever I’m feeling particularly cowardly. It helps me overcome … Continue reading
Ah, Saturday. When I was a little kid, Saturday meant getting up at dawn to watch cartoons, Johnny Weismuller Tarzan movies, Shirley Temple, the Bowery Boys, and, if I got lucky, a monster movie of some kind. In the daytime, … Continue reading
I love to read about love. Don’t you? Powered by Qumana … Continue reading
The new Carnival of Education is up; everybody click on over there NOW. If we don’t keep up with the issues, we forfeit our right to whine about the issues. Intelligently, anyway. I have not been able to comment on … Continue reading