When I was growing up there were no consolation trophies. Winning was everything and not everybody got to play. Now everybody, win or lose, gets a trophy, and everyone gets playing time regardless of their athletic ability. Due to my physical limitations, I never experienced being on a team, but I loved sports and had … Continue reading All’s Fair in Sports and School…or is it?
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The Blame Game
Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education nominee
I wanted to watch the entire three and a half hours of the Secretary of Education confirmation hearings, but time is quickly getting away from me. So, I will only comment on the portion I watched and not on the clips posted all over social media. Senator Alexander made opening statements about Betsy DeVos' commitment … Continue reading Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education nominee
The Distribution of Users’ Computer Skills: Worse Than You Think
Disrespect
I am about to explode. I feel like a volcano trying to supress the hot molten lava of rage rumbling inside me. What has this world come to? A raging river disrespect eroding our values carving out a massive canyon creating enormous gaps between the generations. Lack of self control annihilating our morals like a … Continue reading Disrespect
Desensitized
Okay, I am not old by any means, but the last few weeks I certainly have felt that way. Why are kids so disrespectful nowadays? When I was a kid if there was a job to be done, you did it the right way the first time. There were no second tries or do overs. … Continue reading Desensitized
Do Your Homework Before You Open Your Mouth
I'm sure everyone is guilty of making negative comments based on a persons actions or looks. I recently got hooked on Duck Dynasty. At the end of each episode the entire family sits down to eat dinner together, They pray over their meal and every episode is filled with crazy clean fun and Christian values. … Continue reading Do Your Homework Before You Open Your Mouth
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