There have been two specific times where I have had a hard time falling asleep. One was while I was teaching six grade English. The other, right now; teaching high school special education. The first, I was ecstatic about the work I was doing. I could see the progress the students were making and… Continue reading Up in the dark
Category: Education
The Drain
Let’s have a conversation about what is truly draining the values from the youth through the process of education.
Speaker of communication
Clearly, my honeymoon left me with a few memories. My wife has been on these types of vacations many times in the past. I had not. I do not vacation well. I have a difficult time doing nothing. Sitting on a beach or by a pool does little to interest me. Having experience with this… Continue reading Speaker of communication
Selling Vacationers
Tourism has permitted much for this tropical isle. Fairly speaking, tourism has only been the purpose of this island, historically speaking. Recruiting staff for the resorts from local stock allows a livable wage for many. While others may be in our third, or greater, generation of thrift sales. Carrying a tattered briefcase containing bracelets, anklets, necklaces,… Continue reading Selling Vacationers
Nature’s Destruction
As I enjoy a vacation with my wife, our honeymoon, I sit on the beach watching the water come in and go out. The water line alters with the dynamics of the recession of the last line. Seeing and hearing the crash of water as the ebb and flow join on the softly receding sand… Continue reading Nature’s Destruction
Racist AND a pedophile?
With the hugely helpful but misleading and often inaccurate information, I utilized the internet to research something I heard about Elvis Presley. Having been a fan and enjoying his music for much of my life I was a bit upset when I heard that he was a racist and a pedophile. I began looking into… Continue reading Racist AND a pedophile?
Thoughts of Spring
A good friend once expresses to me that she loved hiking in the spring time. She explained that there were a few days that met her requirements to be within the “favorite” time off year for hiking. Coyly, she explained to me, “it’s helpful for it to have recently rained,” but not much more information… Continue reading Thoughts of Spring
