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Further On Entertainment Technology Versus Literacy
I can’t get out of my mind how glibly so many among us brush off the loss of literacy as we become more plugged in as just another in a series of history’s trade offs when new technology arises. We...
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Five Recent Articles on Literacy
It seems that as technology becomes an ever-increasing mainstay in more areas of our lives, the effect on our already-faltering literacy has been similarly stark, and it becomes a continually obsessive...
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More of The Odyssey on Living Well
From the Robert Fagles translation: On Patriotism: Mine is a rugged land but good for raising sons– and I myself, I know no sweeter sight on earth than a man’s own native country. (Book 9, lines 30-32)...
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Satisfaction Is Better Than Happiness
The point is made in an Atlantic article: Meaning is not only about transcending the self, but also about transcending the present moment — which is perhaps the most important finding of the study,...
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Twin Lakes Memories: Mr. Bass
This is the first in an occasional series of memories about my elementary school in the 1980’s. Mr. Bass was principal for all but the last of my elementary school years. He was a wonderful man:...
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Remembering The Huntridge
We took the kids to the Nevada State Museum this summer, and one area was dedicated to remembering the Huntridge theater. It really had a fascinating history. I saw plenty of concerts there in the...
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The Weight of Time
I turned 39 years old last week. While a lot of people my age are freaking out about being 40 soon, I couldn’t be happier. I love getting older. Every year is better than the one before. I like the …...
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My Conversion Story
An old friend recently asked me to tell this story, and I realized that I hardly ever do. I guess I don’t think it’s very special. But still, it’s mine, so here it is. It starts in 8th grade, when …...
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Twin Lakes Memories: Dr. Greggs
This is the second in an occasional series of memories about my elementary school in the 1980’s. The first post is here. My first post in this series was about a beloved principal. This second one is...
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My Dad Taught Me How To Saturday
Do you know how to Saturday? I do. Not long ago I realized that I have a routine and that I learned it by watching my dad when I was a kid. On an average Saturday morning, my dad would … Continue...
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