Category Archives: Memoir

Bad Systems, Bad Teachers

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Mike

You all have probably gathered by now from my rants that the world of school is not easily walked away from. You have probably gathered that I have little use for the school “reform” movement, which, in the cynicism of geezerhood, … Continue reading →

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Forty Seven Years Ago Today

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Mike

Nov. 22, 1963, I had no early classes, so I was poking about my room, getting ready to walk to campus, the other side of downtown. I had the radio on, but was paying no attention. I heard a shriek … Continue reading →

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