As you might already be aware historical research interests me. No surprise there, right? I realize it might not be your thing, but it’s mine. I conduct the research in order to find the quirky things that draw people in, the hidden information that never makes it to the textbook or your … [Read more...]
A Tragedy in Villa Rica
One of the first lessons I used to teach at the beginning of the year involved various images where I attempted to teach students that every piece of ground has a history. At one point during the lesson we would move as a group down to the playground. My purpose was not recess but to encourage … [Read more...]
Junius: Speaking Out Amidst the Noise
It seems these days everyone has a forum or two to make their opinions known on every subject possible. We can post to Facebook or Twitter. We can have our own blog or self-publish our own books. We can text, we can make regular comments online at various sites, and we can call in to various … [Read more...]
Summer Memories
I remember a time when summer vacation actually spanned the months of June, July, and August. I remember a time when kids ran around the yard at twilight catching lightning bugs while the adults talked "big talk" on the porch. I also remember those summer evenings as dusk overtook the day when … [Read more...]
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