Watching Donald Trump disparage those who are not like him but claim that he represents their interests has been more than a surreal journey to an alternate universe. It’s been a nightmare, for Democrats and Republicans alike. He is the Skut Farkus in the school yard from A Christmas Story. He is the male version … Continue reading Of Mice, Men, and Donald Trump – John Steinbeck Warned Us
Month: August 2016
Musings With Malcolm # 6 – Aquatic Honey Badger
Malcolm is red headed. It is colored from the wrath of his fury against all things that stand in his way of world domination. Or vanilla ice cream. Or pool time. The boy loves water. He will stay in a tub of water for hours on end. He will wake up in the morning and … Continue reading Musings With Malcolm # 6 – Aquatic Honey Badger
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Local Supplements For Teachers Mean More Than You May Think
When Gov. McCrory signed the latest budget into effect this past July he made sure to mention the election year raises given to teachers first. According to Katherine Peralta’s report in the July 14th Charlotte Observer, The Republican governor says the $22.34 billion budget includes an average 4.7 percent pay increase for teachers across the … Continue reading Local Supplements For Teachers Mean More Than You May Think
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UnLOCKEing the John Locke Foundation, Part 5 -It Isn’t About Just Funding Schools Dr. Stoops. It’s About FULLY Funding Schools.
The latest op-ed by Dr. Terry Stoops for EdNC.org’s website (“Debates about funding miss the point”) is another glowing example of glittering generalities that seem to define the talking points of the John Locke Foundation concerning public education in North Carolina. At least they are consistent. It is interesting to see the number of shares … Continue reading UnLOCKEing the John Locke Foundation, Part 5 -It Isn’t About Just Funding Schools Dr. Stoops. It’s About FULLY Funding Schools.
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An Unsolicited Book List For My Daughter – In Case She Never Asks
Mck, Your love of reading is one of the most endearing qualities that you possess, not because your father is an English teacher or that your mother is the most voracious reader I know, but because you are curious and allow yourself to listen with your eyes to the words of others. You, your mother, … Continue reading An Unsolicited Book List For My Daughter – In Case She Never Asks
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The Contradiction of Educational Reform and the Paradox of Great Teachers
Contradiction versus paradox. They are not that different, but in actuality they are. Merriam Webster defines a “contradiction” as, : the act of saying something that is opposite or very different in meaning to something else : a difference or disagreement between two things which means that both cannot be true Here are some examples: “Do what … Continue reading The Contradiction of Educational Reform and the Paradox of Great Teachers
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Mad Max : Infuriating Road With Immortan Pat and “Rockatansky” Rudo (and of course, Charlize Theron)
One of the better movies of 2015 was Mad Max : Fury Road. It’s not a first-date movie. It’s post-apocalyptic. Australian setting. Charlize Theron steals the show. One of the ruling aspects of the plot is the control that Immortan Joe had over the people, and he held this control because he controlled the water, … Continue reading Mad Max : Infuriating Road With Immortan Pat and “Rockatansky” Rudo (and of course, Charlize Theron)
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Gov. Pence, Tell Mr Trump to Tear Down That Wall
Talk about bad comparisons. Mike Pence just made a comparison between Donald Trump and Ronald Reagan. It was reported here. http://m.journalnow.com/news/elections/national/in-raleigh-vp-candidate-mike-pence-compares-trump-to-reagan/article_750f3ebe-5a6e-11e6-9e07-b74444dc9eba.html?mode=jqm Pence said, “Not since Ronald Reagan in my lifetime has there been a man or woman at the national level who has heard the frustrations and the aspirations of the American people the way … Continue reading Gov. Pence, Tell Mr Trump to Tear Down That Wall
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Living With a Streaker – Musings About Malcolm #6
Someone once said, “If God wanted people to be nude, he would have made them that way.” Malcolm takes that to heart. It might even be his motto. And not only do I think he does it to “feel free”, but I think it is so he can be more aerodynamic. Think about it. No … Continue reading Living With a Streaker – Musings About Malcolm #6
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What the Fork Are You Doing Mr. Trump – A Man With His KFC
Fork me? No Fork you! May the Fork be with you, always. What the fork? How about no fork at all. Take a look at this picture. That’s Mr. Trump eating Kentucky Fried Chicken. Maybe it’s an appeal to the southern crowd in a couple of swing states that he needs to get elected. In fact, … Continue reading What the Fork Are You Doing Mr. Trump – A Man With His KFC
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