As I’ve been thinking more on this notion of arming teachers, I realized I may have been looking at it from the wrong perspective. This could be a boon for teachers everywhere for the following reasons: 1) It now becomes a negotiating point. Don’t take just a one-time bonus, this should be an annual stipend.… Continue reading Hurray! A Raise and More Respect for Teachers
National School Walkout
By now I’m sure you’ve heard of the National School Walkout to be held on Wednesday, March 14 from 10:00–10:17 local time. It is being organized by the Women’s March as a protest against school shootings. I am highly in favor of a protest on this issue, actually continuous protest on this issue, as our… Continue reading National School Walkout
Thoughts and Prayers
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families in Florida touched by the Valentine’s Day tragedy, and all families who have been touched by gun violence. Thoughts and prayers are necessary and appropriate to extend, and although it may help families know we care, it doesn’t equate to action being taken to… Continue reading Thoughts and Prayers
To Release or Not to Release, that is the question
The current Regime has decided not to release the Democratic Rebuttal Memo. Color me surprised. This was the inevitable conclusion everyone should have predicted. Personally, I didn’t feel the Nunes Memo should have been released after seeing our national security departments felt it would be a “grave” mistake. After reading the Memo, I’m not sure… Continue reading To Release or Not to Release, that is the question
You’ve Got to be Kidding Me…
Hmmm….. It appears our Republican President is wanting, asking for, and apparently getting, a full military parade. The last time I checked, there were just a few countries who have held this type of parade, complete with 70-ton tanks. Can you guess which ones? Since I know how smart you are, I’m sure you guessed:… Continue reading You’ve Got to be Kidding Me…
Spring Fever is Brewing
Now I know many of you have actually been experiencing winter. You know, winter with snow, ice and cold temperatures—a real winter! Well, not in Albuquerque. It has been so warm during the day that I’ve actually been able to go outside either without a coat, in a light sweater or a sweatshirt. Mind you,… Continue reading Spring Fever is Brewing
I Just Can’t Do It
Tonight I can’t do it. I can’t turn on the TV and watch the devastation of our country and the world. I can’t get the motivation to really do anything. I can’t look at Facebook too much due to the outrage over many recent events, and an outrage that is rightfully so. I just can’t… Continue reading I Just Can’t Do It
The End of the Season
This time of year is always a little sad because I have to say goodbye to my garden until next spring. We are about to get our last bit of tomatoes this weekend. For the first time, I kept a gardening log through most of the growing season. I wanted to track what I planted… Continue reading The End of the Season
Back to School Thinking Points
Most of us have now returned to a new school year. Students have arrived, parents have been met, lessons have been planned, everyone is back to the school routine. As the year progresses, I’d like to request all of us keep the following points in mind for us all to have a successful school year.… Continue reading Back to School Thinking Points
Kudos to McCain, Collins and Murkowski
I don’t often have reason to praise our elected Republican friends, as they think too much of themselves, their financial self-interests and those in the top 1%, than us regular people. So I wanted to say thank you to Senator McCain (AZ), Senator Collins (ME) and Senator Murkowski (AK), for voting no on the so-called… Continue reading Kudos to McCain, Collins and Murkowski
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 