My jaw dropped. It was a scene straight out of Lord of the Flies, only it wasn't a pig they were chasing; it was our chicken. The orange bird darted wildly under the slide, through the tomato patch and into the corn, all the while flapping and dodging swatting clubs. Hot on her heels was a mob of ... View Post
Why Common Core Can’t Ruin School
Why is everyone so hysterical about Common Core? Why are teachers quitting their jobs, parents calling their school boards, and students refusing to take the tests? This is silly. People simply don't understand what Common Core is. Common Core is not a new idea, and Common Core is certainly not ... View Post
Dear School, I Want My Childhood Back
Eventually, school believed in me, and I believed in it. I must admit, that I did have a rocky start though. In fact, as a boy I hated school with all my heart. It was synonymous with suffering. I counted the minutes of my wasted afternoons. I had big plans: forts to built, creeks to cross, and ... View Post
Why I Almost Stopped Tithing to the Church
It was a beautiful Sunday morning, and I was sitting back in a plush church pew. I'd just finished my refreshments, and was listening to worship music blaring out from ceiling-suspended loudspeakers. Then came the moment of offering, and everyone began dutifully stuffing checks and bills ... View Post
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