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Thomas is the cheeky one

When my kids were kids, we had Sesame Street. I thought it was great. The video segments appealed to kids, but also had something for adults. When troubled by the reality that we are different, we can remember what Kermit … Continue reading

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Just cuz it’s the big city

Just cuz it’s the big city you should not assume these fellows are more sophisticated and make smart decisions.   It is garbage day and this is the view down my street. What I want you to notice is the … Continue reading

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Professional Credentials

It is late in the “hiring season” and some schools have yet to staff their classrooms. This challenge has reached the level it has generated coverage by the NY Times (North Dakota was not mentioned, but it appears the state … Continue reading

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Donald (not the duck)

Given the significance of politicians in shaping our society, one would think those of us selecting our representatives would take the selection process seriously. I am a fan of logic and my assumptions about the selection process seem logical to … Continue reading

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Google’s Mobilegeddon

I cannot claim credit for labeling Google’s prioritization of what they define as optimized content for mobile as “Mobilegeddon”, but I am impacted by this decision. Mobile content pretty much requires “responsive” web sites that recognize what type of device … Continue reading

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Personal history

Everyone lives a life of historical uniqueness. I was thinking about how I exemplify this claim. I spent the last couple of days attending a reunion of a unique group. This group was made up of individuals who had worked … Continue reading

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Unless you are an educator

“It doesn’t matter whether you come from a big city, a suburb or a small town, I will fight and win for you,” Mr. Walker said. “Healthy or sick, born or unborn, I will fight and win for you. Young … Continue reading

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Manufacturing Error?

I have been in a maker mood and exploring solar power. I do not really expect to save any money doing this, but I am interested in alternative energy sources and thought building a working system would be a way … Continue reading

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Turning straw into tomatoes

Lately many of the folks I follow online have been bragging about their failures. You have to be part of the education community for this to make sense. Often, a description of a recent setback brings up a reference to … Continue reading

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I am an excellent driver

I am an excellent driver and because of this fact I seldom have difficulties with the highway patrol. I can think of only three instances in my long and distinguished driving career when I have been pulled over and the … Continue reading

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