Author Archives: admin

I am starting to worry that the government is incapable of addressing long-term problems. Political will is both heavily polarized and dominated by the problem of the week. Issues that are more abstract and that will emerge gradually just don’t energize … Continue reading →

I admit to being a stubborn idealist. Some of us have to do it. My latest idealistic commitment is to the Brave browser and the micropayment system it encourages users to employ. First, you don’t have to buy in (literally) … Continue reading →

Educators and most parents caution students that they must treat the online record they create as open to the public. This is probably not entirely accurate, but these young people are told to be concerned about what future employers might … Continue reading →

One of the issues that has always seemed strange to me about state institutions of higher education is just how much power the politicians of the state have over the “state’s” institutions given the limited funding the states tend to provide to … Continue reading →

Taking the grandkids to the donut shop has become a weekend tradition and like all good things now it is gone. We showed up at Danbury Cares this morning like so many other weekend mornings and the shop was gone. … Continue reading →

Cindy loves going to craft shows, flea markets, and what I think used to be called second-hand stores. She mostly purchases toys for kids, but other items occasionally catch her attention. We constantly donate stuff to try to maintain “stuff … Continue reading →

I am a proud emeritus professor of the University of North Dakota. I spent 39 years on that campus and more than 40 years of service if you count my online courses since retiring. I spent a good portion of … Continue reading →

People like to talk about the importance of talking and walking particularly when it comes to the lack of coordination between the two. Educators I read online seem fascinated by this expression. Why not say something more direct – your … Continue reading →

Position, reasons, evidence for reasons – the basics of argumentation are what we all should learn and emphasize. When writing for my traditional educator audience I try to take the position that the development of argumentation skills is more important … Continue reading →