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Ethics and Politics are not synonymous; they could be antonyms.
Bird Droppings April 9, 2026Ethics and Politics are not synonymous; they could be antonyms. So many things are happening in our world that are often whims of a politician we voted for or, in my case, against. Industry is being remade, wars are being fought, jobs are appearing and disappearing, and health care reform is…
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Occasionally, we need to learn again about the Rock and the Smoke, perhaps before it is too late.
Bird Droppings April 8, 2026Occasionally, we need to learn again about the Rock and the Smoke, perhaps before it is too late. Thinking back to my biology teaching days, high school students always ask questions about religion as we get into evolution. Occasionally, I get someone who wants to prove a point. A young lady…
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Should we sharpen the machete or bring a really big shovel?
Bird Droppings April 3, 2026Should we sharpen the machete or bring a really big shovel? I have been reflecting on the concept of critical pedagogy, and in that reflection, I recall an incident nearly 55 years ago that calls to mind my interpretation and understanding of what we, as teachers, are all about. I purchased…
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I have found a spiritual side to teaching.
Bird Droppings April 2, 2026I have found a spiritual side to teaching. “Solitude does not necessarily mean living apart from others; rather, it’s never living apart from one’s self. Not about absence of other people – it is about being fully present to ourselves, whether or not we are with others.” Parker Palmer Dr. Parker…
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Eating some leftover green beans, ham, and potatoes, and thinking about the circle of life
Bird Droppings March 31, 2026 Eating some leftover green beans, ham, and potatoes, and thinking about the circle of life I made a huge crock pot of green beans, ham, and potatoes last evening and had plenty of leftovers. One of my favorite childhood memories is of family meals, which were a staple. I’m sitting…
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Imagination is a key to unlocking a higher level of thought.
Bird Droppings March 27, 2026Imagination is a key to unlocking a higher level of thought. Over the years, I have visited many places and met numerous people. In 1973, I was living in Macon, Georgia, and had the great privilege to meet Bill and Gerald Harjo. Gerald was in school at Mercer University finishing his…
The daily meanderings of a teacher 