Today it is a different world when it comes to homework. What used to be something we just did ourselves as kids has now morphed into a green-eyed monster (apologies to Shakespeare) which doth mock the meat it feeds upon (namely you and your kids).
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Crimea a River – The West’s Reaction to Russia is Wrong
Crimea is known as an "Autonomous Republic," which should mean it has a right to self determination.
Read More »Academy Awards 2014 – Few Surprises But Some Delights
Despite an extremely and unnecessarily bloated telecast, I fought off sleepiness and stayed awake until the last award was announced.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Son of God’ – Do We Need Another Jesus Movie?
As long as the popcorn munching public fills the seats, the answer is a less than enthusiastic but resounding “Yes.”
Read More »Lee Daniels’ ‘The Butler’ – A Necessary and Compelling Film for Black History Month
I invite you to sit down and watch Lee Daniels’ 'The Butler', and once you have experienced the film, I doubt you will ever question why we have a month devoted to black history.
Read More »Presidents’ Day – Should We Honor All Presidents On This Day?
If we do a little exploration, we could probably find something interesting and noteworthy about each one of the 44 who have served their country.
Read More »Discovering Shovel Talk – Old Fashioned Social Networking
You cannot shovel with your cell phone in one hand. That is impossible. You can, however, hold a conversation with your neighbor .
Read More »Common Core Wars – The Empire State Strikes Back
The “rebel alliance” of teachers, principals, and parents have dared to challenge the empire's Common Core State Standards policy. May the force be with them.
Read More »50 Years Ago Today – Remembering The Beatles First Appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’
What happened to The Beatles is nothing short of extraordinary. They went from those first fledling moments on a cold Sunday night in February 1964 to a juggernaut that literally rocked the world.
Read More »Ralph Kiner Dies – New York City Mourns an Empty Korner
Kiner loved baseball as much and probably more than the fans and the game loved him, and we all knew it and appreciated him even more because of it.
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