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I obviously struggle with my reactions to the things Mr. Trump says on Twitter. In an effort to explain my reaction to myself, I have spent some time thinking about just what it is that annoys me. Here is what … Continue reading →

There are certain issues in this past election I refuse to get over. I am not one of those who thinks focusing on the positive is the remedy to a bad situation. Ignoring things that are truly wrong is being … Continue reading →

Mr Zuckerberg, this is the other Mark. What did you think you were creating when you first developed Facebook? I saw the “Social Network”, but I was told it was not true. I am glad you did not steal the … Continue reading →

It snowed last night, but the wind was light. Now comes the cold with a prediction of -20 within the next day. The morning news carried the story of this businessman complaining that Minnesotans delight in accounts of the snow … Continue reading →

President-elect Trump claims to be open-minded when it comes to the scientific evidence on climate change. Just what can that mean? When the scientific community claims that they have come to an agreement on a phenomenon and a nonscientist decides … Continue reading →

I have this gift or curse that brings to my attention the inconsistencies in the world.  I was confused by these instructions when trying to pay for gas. Take a look at two visual representations of how to insert your credit … Continue reading →

Earlier this year, the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University found that 8.4 million (more than 70%) of the 11.6 million jobs that had been created at that point in the U.S. since the Great Recession went … Continue reading →

New economic news today indicates that the economy under the Obama administration continues to improve and the unemployment rate is lower now than before the housing bubble burst in 2007/2008. This is likely confusing news for those who voted based … Continue reading →

Do I have the right to speak on topics for which I have some expertise or not? For educators, this can be a real question. I don’t feel the need to comment on issues such as the economy or maybe … Continue reading →

The prevalence of fake news and hate speech that became apparent in the run-up to the election has generated serious problems for social media. Facebook has received the most attention for this problem. It was not so much the problem … Continue reading →