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The Curmudgeon is always on the lookout for business opportunities. For anyone willing to invest, I have already revealed my number 1 suggestion – bring a bagel shop to Grand Forks. Keep your eyes open and new opportunities may run … Continue reading →

People who are serious about photography sometimes create challenges for themselves in order to develop their “eye”. For example, professional photographer Jim Brandenberg decided for 90 days to take only picture per day. The result was an amazing collection I … Continue reading →

The connection between online and social is difficult to figure out. We are clearly familiar with the value of face to face. Many of us just spent a substantial amount of money to meet with like-minded ISTE folks in Denver. … Continue reading →

No, this post is NOT about me. I am told writing about me does not attract readers. This post shares philosophical wisdom and one small consequence of my contemplation of the big picture. The summer break is underway and we, … Continue reading →

Curmudgeon Jr. (grandson #2). Great thinkers start young.

I am taking a break from grading essay exams. I have this giant pile of material I must plow through. Give a couple of dozen graduate students a couple of hours and they can generate a lot of stuff. Some … Continue reading →

There was a request that those of us who blog/tweet regarding educational topics should make a special effort to post something today in praise of teachers and tech. I understand that part of the focus was to bring attention to … Continue reading →

I have the surreal feeling that I am a character in a television series. I have decided the frustrating thing about this feeling is that I cannot tell if the series is a drama or a comedy. So last Friday … Continue reading →

I have been thinking about the mysteries of life. Why am I here? Where does the universe end? Then there is that strange question about trees falling in a vacant forest. I think this last one is a mystery only … Continue reading →

I was watching Good Morning America before coming to work. They offer many segments on healthy living. There was a short news item today about the military being concerned because a substantial proportion of potential recruits (20% if I remember … Continue reading →