The clock literally just stuck midnight; therefore, this is now a Christmas post. The last couple of days has been witness to the getting and spending we as consumers seem to place value upon in this "holiday" season. Maybe Wordsworth said it best in his sonnet whose first line bears the title: The world is … Continue reading Humankind Is Our Business
Author: caffeinatedrage
My New Year’s Resolution – Be More Like Coach Murph
It is always nice to be reminded that the most important things in life don't get measured by a grade or some sort of report. In fact, the most important things are immeasurable. We needed this article today in the Winston-Salem Journal about Coach Murph. In our last minute rush to buy gifts and "prepare" … Continue reading My New Year’s Resolution – Be More Like Coach Murph
“Village of Champions” – Clemmons, NC Needs One More Sign
It is not uncommon to drive through a town or municipality and observe under a "city limit" sign a nod to a local public high school's (or schools') accomplishment in winning a state championship. It is a sign of pride. It is a way of honoring schools and the students. It also shows that the … Continue reading “Village of Champions” – Clemmons, NC Needs One More Sign
Bedford Falls High School – A Foundation For “It’s A Wonderful Life”
Bedford Falls, NY could be almost any small town if you didn’t qualify weather and the appearance of book-carrying angels as criteria. The setting for the movie It’s a Wonderful Life supposedly is fashioned in a striking fashion after Seneca Falls, NY and plays host to one of the best stories of the holiday season to grace … Continue reading Bedford Falls High School – A Foundation For “It’s A Wonderful Life”
Not Ready to Lead: Mark Johnson’s Empty List of Accomplishments
After almost one full year in office, Mark Johnson has shown that he is not ready to be a leader. In fact, he seems rather satisfied with going around in circles. The State Superintendent's most recent op-ed on EdNC.org entitled “North Carolina Public Schools: Accelerating into 2018” is simply a long extended comparison between the … Continue reading Not Ready to Lead: Mark Johnson’s Empty List of Accomplishments
Clemson Just Found Out Why West is Best – Once a Titan, Always a Titan
Can't lie. Hard to see Clemson get this fine young man. And I say that with all due respect. I grew up a Georgia Bulldog fan. Went to high school in Athens. Got a family of Bulldog alums. Went to every home football game from the time I was five until college. Then K.J. says … Continue reading Clemson Just Found Out Why West is Best – Once a Titan, Always a Titan
A Response to Mark Johnson’s Latest Missive – With Help From Ricky Bobby
Dear Supt. Johnson, I read with great interest your recent op-ed on EdNC.org entitled “North Carolina Public Schools: Accelerating into 2018” (https://www.ednc.org/2017/12/20/north-carolina-public-schools-accelerating-2018/). And after reading your long extended comparison between the state’s school system and a fine-tuned race car, I found myself suffocating from the exhaust. Why? Because what you said in that op-ed is … Continue reading A Response to Mark Johnson’s Latest Missive – With Help From Ricky Bobby
“I would not change you for the world, but I will change the world for you.”
Those words were said by Amy Wright, a mother of two children who were born with Down Syndrome and the founder of Bitty and Beau's Coffee Shop in Wilmington, NC. On Sunday she was named CNN's Hero of the Year (http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/17/world/amy-wright-2017-cnn-hero-of-the-year/index.html). If you are the parent of a child with Down Syndrome, what Wright spoke … Continue reading “I would not change you for the world, but I will change the world for you.”
“Calling Out In Transit” – Radio Free CDC
When R.E.M. first recorded “Radio Free Europe” it was hard to even comprehend what Michael Stipe was actually singing. Just listen to the “Hib-Tone” recording that opens the Eponymous album. According to Cary O’Dell’s essay that accompanies the song’s entrance into the Library of Congress, “Lead singer Michael Stipe later admitted that, for the Hib-Tone … Continue reading “Calling Out In Transit” – Radio Free CDC
Presentation On Life After High School Given to The Senior Class of 2018 on December 15, 2017 With Love… And Complete Faith In Your Generation
I was fortunate to be asked to present to our senior class some items for thought that might serve them well in the years to come after they leave high school. While lighthearted in some places, I will be the first to tell you that I have so much more faith in these young people … Continue reading Presentation On Life After High School Given to The Senior Class of 2018 on December 15, 2017 With Love… And Complete Faith In Your Generation
caffeinated rage 