RDP Sunday – Mentor I never think of myself as having had mentors. I suppose I thought they were supposed to announce themselves or wear an ID that said “Mentor” on it. They were the teachers that listened to me…. Read More ›
Education
WHO IS RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR IN MASSACHUSETTS? – Marilyn Armstrong
I had to look it up. I actually didn’t know who else was running for governor. Shame on me. Shame on us! We were watching the millionth advertisement for Charlie Baker, our current governor. He’s a Republican, but not the… Read More ›
PRIVILEGE AND ALCOHOL ABUSE – BY ELLIN CURLEY
Since Brett Kavanagh, the Supreme Court nominee, now Justice, has been in the news, so have discussions about excessive drinking among teenagers. Apparently, there are studies that show that rich, privileged teenagers are more likely to abuse alcohol. An article… Read More ›
TEENAGE SEXUAL ASSAULT – BY ELLIN CURLEY
Judge Brett Kavanaugh has been nominated to the Supreme Court and has been accused of attempted rape as a seventeen year old. This has precipitated a national debate over acceptable teenage behavior. Kavanaugh’s enablers have several, typical defenses for him…. Read More ›
DEMOCRACY STARTS ON THE PLAYGROUND – BY ELLIN CURLEY
I never thought that parenting practices could have a direct effect on the health and functionality of our democracy, yet that was the thesis of an article in the Sunday New York Times on Sept. 1, 2018. The article, by Jonathan… Read More ›
BRIO CON ATTABOY IN THREE MOVEMENTS – Marilyn Armstrong
Brio, frisky in music or maybe lively? All my Italian I learned playing the piano, but brio always meant lively and energetic to Mrs. Nelson and she was my forever piano teacher. She helped me love music beyond my capabilities…. Read More ›
KNOWLEDGE, TRIVIA, OR DUMB? Marilyn Armstrong
Game On – S2 Created by A Guy Called Bloke and K9 Doodlepip! But stolen from sparksfromacombustiblemind – EMBERS FROM SOMEONE DOGGEDLY TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF IT ALL… This challenge will be 21 questions or in truth 16 “flexible questions”… Read More ›
THE ALLURE OF THE UNKNOWN – Marilyn Armstrong
FOWC with Fandango — Unknown I got a note from a reader about an article I wrote more than five years ago about blood types. I’m a B+ from an O+ mother and an AB+ father, which cannot, in theory,… Read More ›
PARENTS HELPING THEIR KIDS THRIVE – BY ELLIN CURLEY
There was an article in the Sunday New York Times a while back that was titled “To Help Kids Thrive, Coach Their Parents.” It was written by Paul Tough and was an excerpt from a book he had written called… Read More ›
EXTRA TOPICAL
What About Obama? Huh? by Rich Paschall You may have heard of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, aka the Great Debates of 1858. Yes, this is history and there may be a quiz at the end so pay attention. Abraham Lincoln and… Read More ›
IT TAKES A VILLAGE – BY ELLIN CURLEY
In an effort to improve public education, many mayors, including New York City Mayor Di Blasio, have converted inner-city schools into “community schools.” This is the first time I’ve heard about community schools and now I feel much better about… Read More ›
A PRACTICAL COURSE … – Sue Vincent
“…am I missing something?” The frantic voice on the phone made it quite clear that he really hoped he was… “There’s a grey ring with symbols on it. Turn it to the one with parallel lines.” “Okay, done that.” “Then,… Read More ›
