The daily meanderings of a teacher

Bird Droppings April 22, 2019 Ethics and Politics   There are so many things happening in our world that are often at the whim of a politician who we voted for or against. The auto industry is being remade, wars are being fought, jobs are appearing and disappearing, and health care reform is possibly off…

Bird Droppings April 21, 2019 The great teachers of America: Where do they come from?   I started back to grad school after my twelve year doctorate furlough. I am looking to teach several new college classes when I get back on track. For now I am finishing the year at Alcovy high school and…

Bird Droppings April 20, 2019 Looking for and clearing a pathway   “I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.” Elwyn Brooks White   Often I reflect on the journey of life and the many…

Bird Droppings April 19, 2019 How deep is the soul?   I received an email from a dear friend many years back after writing about humor and it truly made me think. As I looked back on some older notes and thoughts last night and as I pondered I found the response I sent to…

Bird Droppings April 18, 2019 Going to school another day   So often as I start my writings each morning there has been an experience recently to build upon. It is utilizing these previous experiences that provide windows and doors into future experiences. I was driving through our town and a shop I had seen…

Bird Droppings April 17, 2019 A wind in the trees   Over the past weeks we have had several severe storms come through the area. Just before I went to bed last night according to the weather we were to get another today. Several times during the night I awakened and no storm was blowing…

Bird Droppings April 16, 2019 Can we figure a way to filter it all?   “Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information.” T.S. Elliot   Sifting through the tons of information that bombard us daily is a task, be it emails, text messages, cell…

Bird Droppings April 15, 2019 A man before his time   “A man can do what he wants, but not want what he wants.” Arthur Schopenhauer   Many great thinkers have found their motivation and beginnings in Schopenhauer. Arthur Schopenhauer was one of the first westerners to read and understand Eastern thought. He was well…

Bird Droppings April 13, 2019 “peaceful evolution versus violent revolution”   I have begun reading extensively the past few weeks putting together thoughts for my dissertation at Georgia Southern University and for my own teaching. One of those that passed through my hands these past few days and actually a few minutes ago on my…

Bird Droppings April 12, 2019 It is said dreams do not stand alone   “You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however.” Richard Bach   It has been so many years since I first experienced the whimsical book Jonathan…