Some Favorite Quotations

Most of these quotations come from the bank of 30 or so that appear randomly at the end of my emails. I’ll probably add more over time. Emphasis is placed on quotations that I have found to be lesser known. Please add your own in the comments. Thanks!  “We are post-post-postmodern, present, pre-future, but a little bit of futureContinue reading “Some Favorite Quotations”

A Slightly Too Clinical Examination of the Common Cold

Greetings dear readers. I thought I would make a much less serious posting today, and hopefully, it will be somewhat entertaining, too.  I’ve had a cold this past week. This time, like every time, the sickness goes through several stages. First, you notice the warning signs of being sick. For me, this is usually aContinue reading “A Slightly Too Clinical Examination of the Common Cold”

[Summary] Toward Truth: Historian Takes on the Social Studies STAAR Test and Explains How it is Indoctrinating Kids

I prepared this as a summary of a much more detailed article located here. If you find this piece interesting or if you have time, please read the longer version. The longer version is about 20 pages and goes through each and every question on the STAAR test. Thank you for reading and visiting.   Continue reading “[Summary] Toward Truth: Historian Takes on the Social Studies STAAR Test and Explains How it is Indoctrinating Kids”

Toward Truth: Historian Takes on the Social Studies STAAR Test and Explains How it is Indoctrinating Kids

◊◊◊ Children in the United States generally and (for this article) in Texas specifically are purposely being under-educated and mis-educated. Texas consistently ranks at the very bottom in the nation when it comes to education. The problem is not a lack of resources, it is not a lack of talent, and it is not becauseContinue reading “Toward Truth: Historian Takes on the Social Studies STAAR Test and Explains How it is Indoctrinating Kids”

Live these 15 tips (and less than 300 words) and I Guarantee Your Success in College

Below is a list of 15 tips that, if truly followed, will guarantee any student’s success in college. While this is specifically aimed at undergraduates, with a few small exceptions, these apply to graduate students, too. I would love to hear feedback and additional items in the comments.     College really is harder than highContinue reading “Live these 15 tips (and less than 300 words) and I Guarantee Your Success in College”