Some of My Favorite Children’s Books
There are so very many wonderful books for kids out there, but there is also a great deal of really appalling dreck. How to choose? Well, first of all, remember that what appeals to me and my kids may not appeal to you and yours. Second, choose books that have good art work and a […]
Cutting School Funding to Ease Budget Woes
The City Council of Memphis, Tennessee, has voted to cut school funding while giving property owners a tax break, as reported in this article (as well as in many other local news outlets). I think it’s about time! For years, Memphis residents have had to pay for local schools twice, through Memphis City property taxes […]
Taking Things TOO Far
Three kids did a really dumb thing, and the grown-ups in their school are going way overboard in punishing them. The kids got the “bright” idea to set up a myspace account, impersonating a teacher at the school. They apparently managed to keep it up for three days, and, of course, word spread around school, […]
Embarrassing Questions
You wouldn’t have thought that listening to Bill Bennett’s talk show in the morning on the way to drop off the kids would lead to high drama and turmoil … but it did today! Bill was reading a message from a girl about her dad, who is a doctor. Her dad did the ultrasound on […]
Answer to Quiz
What does a notary public do? A notary public is an agent of the government who attests to the authenticity of signatures. A notary is bound by law not to notarize a signature if the signatory does not appear before him/her and show proof that he/she is, in fact, the person whom s/he is claiming […]
Pop Quiz
What does a Notary Public actually do? (yes, we all know that they notarize … what does that mean, and why is it important?) The answer tomorrow. For today, puzzle away … or maybe do some research.
The Story of Narcissus and Echo
Ever wonder where the term “narcissism” came from? Here’s the story, as told in Greek mythology. Echo was a nymph under a curse because she had angered the Goddess-Queen, Hera. Hera was looking for her husband, the God-King Zeus, who was amusing himself with some nymphs in the forest. By detaining Hera in conversation so […]
Report Cards for PARENTS?! Gimme a Break!
Click here and scroll down to read the post that inspired this rant. This has got to be the most ludicrous idea I’ve ever heard, bar none. I have so many objections to this idea that I don’t even know where to start, so I’m going to plunge in and give stream-of-consciousness a try. First of […]