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
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
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)
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
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
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
Open Letter to Tami Fitzgerald, Executive Director of NC Values Coalition, Concerning HB2
Dear Ms. Fitzgerald, I read with great interest your remarks conveyed in an interview outside of a Winston-Salem courtroom concerning a recent federal hearing of the HB2 bill. I read with greater concern that your ability to speak on platitudes is only surpassed by the circular reasoning you seek to influence others to continue to … Continue reading Open Letter to Tami Fitzgerald, Executive Director of NC Values Coalition, Concerning HB2
Help Me Lord! – Who Really is Lucifer?Because Supposedly He or She is Running For President
Remember that show To Tell The Truth? Three people sit behind a desk on a stage all pretending to be the same person or entity or whatever. Some people start asking questions and before you know it they choose who the “real” one is in hopes of winning a prize. The show is coming back … Continue reading Help Me Lord! – Who Really is Lucifer?Because Supposedly He or She is Running For President
My Uncle Mike – The Most Plagiarized Man in My Life
A Happy Birthday to my favorite uncle on the distaff. When my parents divorced when I was young, there has been one constant male influence in my life that I could always rely upon. My Uncle Mike. And it is no wonder that most everyday, I see some fingerprint of his in my life. The … Continue reading My Uncle Mike – The Most Plagiarized Man in My Life
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