“But above the gray land and the spasms of bleak dust which drift endlessly over it, you perceive, after a moment, the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg. The eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic — their irises are one-yard high. They look out of no face, but, instead, from a … Continue reading West Jones Street and The Eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg
Month: March 2017
Balderdash and Bilgewater, a Theory in Reactionary Tweeting – Following Betsy Devos’s Twitter Feed
This has become more of a habit for me. It is as if reading the twitter feeds from certain people has become one of the very ways to catch a glimpse into a scripted psyche of some of our public officials. Trump has made as art of using Twitter as a means of communication and … Continue reading Balderdash and Bilgewater, a Theory in Reactionary Tweeting – Following Betsy Devos’s Twitter Feed
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Why I Am Applying For An Application To Open An Accounting Charter School to Audit All Religious Schools In NC That Take Voucher Money…Or
Why Lindsay Wagner's article today on Trinity Christian School should make us rethink the Opportunity Grants. We need this kind of journalistic integrity more now than ever. http://ajf.org/ncs-largest-voucher-school-embroiled-embezzlement-scandal-submits-incomplete-financial-statements-state/ "NC’s largest voucher school, embroiled in embezzlement scandal, files incomplete financial statements with state"
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What That Billboard Taught Me About Real Men
The Consitution gives us Americans the right of freedom of speech. And that means we can advertise on billboards. Apparently that billboard on I-40 between Winston-Salem and K-Vegas is experiencing the most testosterone-driven liberty America has to offer, but it is coming at a cost. No. I do not mean it is driving a wedge … Continue reading What That Billboard Taught Me About Real Men
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The Art of “Bang and Blame” – A Long Distance R.E.M. Dedication to Donald Trump
Friday, March 24, 2017. House Republicans on Capitol Hill will be voting on Trump’s health care bill and it seems like Donald Trump may be facing a legislative failure in his first big legislative push. And it set in motion a chain of interrelated thoughts. First, there is this proclamation that came from one Donald … Continue reading The Art of “Bang and Blame” – A Long Distance R.E.M. Dedication to Donald Trump
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Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Clause and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act and Really Bad Letters to the Editor
Yes, Virginia! There is a Santa Claus. And there’s GINA! Plus there is a lot of erroneous information in your op-ed printed in today’s Winston-Salem Journal. Much has been made of your bill H.R. 1313, The Persevering Employee Wellness Programs Act and its dystopian implications on genetic privacy laws already outlined in the 2008 Genetic … Continue reading Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Clause and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act and Really Bad Letters to the Editor
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Food Insecurity Affects Learning – Why Bureaucrats Need to Be Schooled on Schooling
Last week in the unveiling of Trump's budget, Mick Mulvaney proved once again that an administration which includes Betsy DeVos as secretary of education and others who have never had to face a lack of something in their lives really do not understand what factors truly act on students in need who rely on public … Continue reading Food Insecurity Affects Learning – Why Bureaucrats Need to Be Schooled on Schooling
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Tests Can’t Measure the Character of Students And Other Reasons Your Kids Aren’t Numbers
Invariably, in many social situations, I am asked that same ubiquitous question many people face: “So, what do you do for a living?” And when I answer that I am a teacher the reactions are varied. “Wow, that must be exciting!” “Do you guys still use red ink?” “How do you handle those kids?” “I … Continue reading Tests Can’t Measure the Character of Students And Other Reasons Your Kids Aren’t Numbers
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Malcolm’s Wish For World Down Syndrome Day (3/21)
Every year on March 21, the Down Syndrome International sponsors for the world community a WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY. You can read more about it here: https://worlddownsyndromeday.org/. The date is a direct reference to genetic condition known as Trisomy 21 (three #21 chromosomes) which is commonly known as Down Syndrome. But Malcolm does not think much … Continue reading Malcolm’s Wish For World Down Syndrome Day (3/21)
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Musings With Malcolm – Time To Get a New Baseball Glove To Match the Hair
If you keep up with just a few of the postings about our little fireplug, you may have noticed that we have been in a bit of spring training. Why? Baseball season is about to start. For Malcolm, that means the Challenger League that for years has been running at Southwest Forsyth Little League with … Continue reading Musings With Malcolm – Time To Get a New Baseball Glove To Match the Hair
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