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A House Divided Against Itself Can Not Stand
At the end of the day, no one wanted the Soviet Union to win the Cold War as that would mean an end to our very way of life.
Post-Pandemic Learning Tops the Charts For Me Right Now
Hi there dear reader, I decided to write about post-pandemic teaching and learning as a positive event that has occurred in the last year. check it out if you have a moment! What has been your experience with this?
Productivity Optimisation | Your Chronotype for a More Efficient Day
New reaearch suggests that our individual vibration may have an impact on pur productivity. Take the chronotype quiz inside the article to find put yours!
Not As Many As I Would Like
I live in a pretty dry area near Los Angeles so we don’t see a ton of wildlife, unless you count all the strange people that come out at night in Hollywood. We have a nice mix of crows, like lots of crows, like murders upon murders upon murders of crows
Yellowstone National Park Fills The Soul With Wonder
My favorite place I have visited would have to be Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone gets a lot of hype from people, but it certainly lives up to it.
Five Things I am Good At
I tend to connect deeply with nature, specifically animals, probably owing to pastoral history of my family. I think this is my strongest attribute as a leader and an educator.
The Hidden Gem of Youth: A Tale from the Past
When I was maybe seven years old, I thought I had found the motherlode of diamonds because my friends and I had found some rather large rocks with a lot of quartz in them.,..
The Hidden Gem of Youth: A Tale from the Past
When I was maybe seven years old, I thought I had found the motherlode of diamonds because my friends and I had found some rather large rocks with a lot of quartz in them.,..
The Past Haunts Us All to One Degree or Another
I was always at one party or another, living a crazy life, but I always put away a little bit of my efforts towards a better future, which really paid off for me.
Protecting Small Pieces of Our Most Pure Selves
As adults, we are taught to hold our tongues, bottle up our feelings, and be mindful of how others might feel……
The Best Five Physical Exercises to Do Now
Funny you should ask WordPress! I just tried surfing today for the first time at the ripe old age of 46….
No One Really Sees Me, Invisible Illness Poetry
I read this today and it moved me. It reminded me how many people suffer just going through an ordinary day…
We Didn’t Start the Fire…..
I remember people walking on the defunct Berlin Wall, hugging, high-fiving, celebrating the end of one of the most brutal authoritarian regimes of all time….
Science and Religion Lead Us To The Same Place
Science and religion, offen at odds, seem to be leading us to some of fhe same conclusions….
Justin Turner Comes to Mind When I Think of a Successful Person
“When he came to Los Angeles from the New York Mets, he was considered a part-time player. He showed a lot of potential, but could never quite put it together to be a full-time starter.”
Living a Good Life With Good Values (Version 2)
What principles do I live by? Well, that is a good question…I believe a bad day fishing beats a good day at work…..I believe in helping people up, not giving them handouts.
To Master One’s Self in the Here and Now is a True Accomplishment
The hardest personal goal I have set for myself is self-mastery. It took me a while to figure out that if I was going to be successful….
The Best Thing About Teaching History…Change is the Norm for a Historian and History Teacher
Teaching history leads me to ponder the lives of many historical figures. Many of which I have profound admiration for…
My Top Three Changed Historical Understandings
Being a historian and a history teacher at that, it is not uncommon for me to walk away with many new understandings over the course of a day. ..
The Diplomatic Mission of the Soldier
I found this an interesting take on the role of military personnel and the importance of cultural literacy.
Going Back to Reality Tomorrow
My number one priority tomorrow will be getting home from our staycation at Sequoia National Park and getting ready for work Tuesday
A Bad Day Fishing Beats a Good Day at Work
Despite some moderate seasickness, I enjoyed a beautiful sunrise on Sunday from our chartered fishing boat….
Three Timeless Voices of Equity in American History
Article describing the author’s three favorite American History figures. Includes links to famous quotes and other site biographies.
Time With Parents Should be Cherished
I wish I had more time to spend with my parents….
Time With the Family is Always Best
Holidays are always fun. Being an educator, it is quite a luxury to have all the school holidays off.
Improving Reading and Writing Instruction One Day at a Time
Right now I am blogging, playing with kittens, and watching the Dodger Game. I went to an intriguing training on improving reading and writing skills for students today.
Greatness on the Field Complemented by Greatness off the Field
Greatness on the Field Complemented by Greatness off the Field usually complement each other….
Photograph of the Day Challenge
The Quail Fire (2022) burned away the guardrails up to my favorite fishing spot last August. The road going up there has been closed since then. I noticed this week that the construction signs were gone. This morning, I got up early headed out the door to go fish, unsure whether the lake road up…
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday – Kern River, California 9/3
Do You Know What I Mean?
This is kind of a tough one…..but I would have to go with “you know” as a phrase. I catch myself using it all the time and it drives me crazy, but it is very handy as a colloquial saying. I hear so many “you know’s” a day that I really start to doubt whether…
Kayaking in Island Park Idaho on the Snake River Headwaters….Weekly Photo Challenge (2023)
Amazing photo I took on the Snake River in June this year. Perfect weather, crystal clear water, flyfishing on a kayak in a new place.
How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Quality Sleep Right Now
Falling asleep can be very hard in today’s tech driven society. Here are some tips and resources to help you get better sleep
Dave Grohl Trolling Westboro Baptist Church
Picture of the Foo Fighters trolling Westboro Baptist Church protestors while singing the Bee Gees, “You Should be Dancin'”.
Top Three American Historical Figures: Malcolm X, Thomas Paine, and Harriet Tubman
Article describing the author’s three favorite American History figures. Includes links to famous quotes and other site biographies.