I just got home from seeing Boy Erased. If you’ve not seen it yet, I highly recommend it. No matter your beliefs or your “persuasion,” this movie will make you uncomfortable, but in an enlightening way. As I watched it, for me, I began to see it as a coming out story. Yes, it was… Continue reading “Boy Erased” and Coming Out Stories
Tag: Being Frank About Life
If You Think Adulting is Hard, Try Parenting
It has been a bit of a trying past couple of days with choices being made by our children—all teens. When our parents told us, this was going to hurt them more than it hurts you, who actually believed this to be true. I’ve known this to be true for a while, even more so… Continue reading If You Think Adulting is Hard, Try Parenting
Pondering Patriotism, Common Bonds and Love of Country
I don’t say the Pledge of Allegiance nor do I sing The Star Spangled Banner. I’m not that kind of patriot. My brand of patriotism is being an informed voter, voting, promoting our common bonds, and trying to better our country. Last week, at my school, we had a Veterans Day concert. All of the… Continue reading Pondering Patriotism, Common Bonds and Love of Country
Are You Serena or Moira for this Election?
The past few weeks I’ve been binge watching The Handmaid’s Tale after starting it a while ago. The book has always haunted me, the series even more so. Seeing the story played out with real people is extremely disconcerting. While watching, especially the second season, I kept wondering how many people will be Serena at… Continue reading Are You Serena or Moira for this Election?
It’s Crunch Time Democrats
The next Congressional Election is right around the corner. Democrats, you have fewer than 60-days to enroll the electorate in agreeing, and accepting, our country is not doing as well as this administration and Congressional delegates on the Republican side say it is. Most people already know this unless they are watching the propaganda television… Continue reading It’s Crunch Time Democrats
What is the meaning of self-worth?
Over the past year I’ve been thinking a lot about self-worth and personal value, even more intensely since moving to Indiana. What is the meaning of self-worth? Is it the size of one’s house? Professional reputation? Standing the community? Annual earnings? Being well-traveled or well-read? What is the meaning of self-worth? Is it the number… Continue reading What is the meaning of self-worth?
Being CSL is Frustrating
All I wanted was some bottled water. If you know me, you know I’m a bottled water snob. The Aquafina at the hotel was not going to cut it. I’d rather die of thirst then drink Aquafina as it always tastes sandy. One would think finding water would be easy in a place like Chicago.… Continue reading Being CSL is Frustrating
Ties Scare Me
Hello World. I’m back after a long break. Life became very busy and isn’t letting up yet. This morning I have my second interview for a position I really want. It is for the principalship of the school where my teaching career started. All of my major classes were held at the school along with… Continue reading Ties Scare Me
“Love, Simon” is to be Loved
Richard and I went to see Love, Simon last night. We both enjoyed it. I’ve decided I loved it and highly recommend it to everyone. I’d almost go to say it should be shown to all high school students as it captures the high school life and angst pretty well. The movie has love, drama,… Continue reading “Love, Simon” is to be Loved
Walkabouts Bear Fruit
As many of you have read, while in New York, I conducted walkabouts. I’d get up fairly early, make myself presentable, then take my camera out for a walk around Manhattan before breakfast. It was a way to get some new perspectives, not only with my camera, but in my mind as well. The walks… Continue reading Walkabouts Bear Fruit
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 