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Grappling Guidelines

For years I began the new school year by teaching Carl Stephenson’s short story “Leiningen Vs. the Ants.” Charlton Heston played the role of this character in the movie adaptation, The Naked Jungle. If you know anything at all about…
August 1, 2020Posted inBlog Posts6 Comments
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God Bless America

The month of July reminds me of family reunions, fireworks, fish fries, and fun times. I remember slurping watermelon on the back porch, running to catch the ice cream truck, and playing “steal the flag” with the neighborhood kids until…
July 1, 2020Posted inBlog Posts5 Comments
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Summer 2020 Newsletter

Dear Reader: Welcome to my newsletter for June 20, 2020, and my timely topic of compassion. Many years ago my school system adopted a character education curriculum. Each month teachers were asked to incorporate lessons on various character traits such…
June 20, 2020Posted inNewsletters7 Comments
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A Righteous Man

He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to God.—Job 1:1-2 My father didn’t quite have the patience of Job, but he was a God-fearing man who persevered. Daddy wore many hats:  son,…
June 1, 2020Posted inBlog Posts5 Comments