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Closed Schools: Be Careful What You Wish For
The late Harvard Biologist, Stephen J. Gould, Ph.D., was known for his theory of punctuated evolution, the idea that significant changes occur following significant events rather than gradually and somewhat uniformly over time. Highly respected best-selling British author, Matt Ridley, … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Human Behavior, Politics
Tagged Closed Schools, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Dysfunctional Government, Open Schools, Politics, School Choice, Schools
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Masks in a Sarcasm Free Zone
A few days ago, I offered a sarcastic post entitled “The Belt Order”. Most got it, a few thought it was real. In this hysterical environment, that’s understandable. Now, I feel some responsibility to explain. I object to cities, counties, … Continue reading
Posted in Education, health, Human Behavior, Politics
Tagged Chinese Virus, Cloth Masks, Coronavirus, Covid, Covid-19, executive orders, mandate, mandates, Masks, N95, orders, pandemic, Wuhan Virus
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How Do We Decide About Schools?
Should we open our schools this fall? That is the question thousands of school boards and fifty state governments face as we struggle to return to normalcy. The question begs different answers in different communities and in each state. I … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Human Behavior, Media, Politics
Tagged CDC, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Dysfunctional Government, Education, epidemic, Media Bias, pandemic, viruses
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Happy Washington’s Birthday!
It was a simple question the Always-Effervescent-One posed as we sipped our morning coffee. “When did this Monday holiday idea begin?” she asked, quite innocently. Neither of us could remember, so I turned to that ultimate source of all wisdom, … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Musings, Politics, Religion
Tagged Calendars, George Washington, Gregorian Calendar, Julian Calendar, Politics, Presidents Day, Truth, United States
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Ending Violence in Schools
This one hit closer to home. Our daughter teaches in a public high school in the same school district, not far from Parkland, Florida. The shooter once attended her school, but she didn’t know of him. Tragically, she knew and … Continue reading
Dimensions of Happiness and Fulfillment
My grandson is just past halfway through his second year, and I’m pushing seventy-five. I think about all that he must learn to prepare for his world and his life. It seems overwhelming. Don’t misunderstand, his parents deserve an A-Plus … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Human Behavior, Musings
Tagged Compassion, Courage, Education, Eloquence, humility, Integrity, Principles, Wisdom
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Burdened by Dogma
As a science educator, I began every course trying to help my students understand this human endeavor we call science. Most beginning college students come to class with an idea about science, a belief. For sure, different students embrace different … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Human Behavior, Politics
Tagged Denier, Dogma, Science is Settled
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The Greatest Crisis Facing Humankind?
In less than two weeks 40,000 alarmed world leaders, scientists, journalists, and apprehensive observers gather in Paris to deal with the greatest crisis facing humankind, perhaps the most significant challenge since the dawn of civilization some ten millennia in our … Continue reading
God and Science
Throughout my life, I’ve engaged in considerable thought about God. Admittedly, more thought than careful study. I have no formal theological preparation, unless you count 72 years as a baptized and confirmed, fairly regular church-attending member of several Episcopal Churches, … Continue reading
A Blessed Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! This is my favorite holiday because it reminds us of our many blessings. The greatest of these being the many friends and family members who enrich our lives on this day and throughout the year. Laurie and I … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Musings
Tagged Happy Thanksgiving, Samuel Adams, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Holiday, United States
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