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    Air Frais

    Attempting to speak another language is difficult . . . well, it is for me. I have written about my struggles before. I started the journey a… Read more “Air Frais”

    November 17, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    Magnified Ignorance

    Being the field of education, this is hard for me to watch. The ignorance of the average person today is mind-blowing. I can understand being stumped on… Read more “Magnified Ignorance”

    March 7, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    A Broken Machine

    Recently, I was put to the task of finding four men who graduated from the high school where I work. They were killed in action in Vietnam in… Read more “A Broken Machine”

    March 2, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    Things That Blow the Mind of a Millennial

    Working in the field of education, I am constantly having discussions with not only teenagers but also the new, younger teachers who are considered millennials. I am… Read more “Things That Blow the Mind of a Millennial”

    December 4, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    The New Generation?

    Uh, since when did an adult start asking a child where they wanted to eat? When does a child get to tell an adult what he is… Read more “The New Generation?”

    August 14, 2015August 14, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    The Lack of a Good Support Vehicle

    Most would automatically assume from the title that this is another discussion about cycling. It is not. As a teacher in the public school system for over 14… Read more “The Lack of a Good Support Vehicle”

    April 10, 2015April 10, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Luck of the Draw?

    Having been in education for many years and dealing with various levels of students, both in age and mental strengths, I have learned a few things that separates… Read more “Luck of the Draw?”

    November 10, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Just Tagging Bully to Anything Only Helps the Bully

      As a true victim of bullying when I was a child, I can understand how hard it is to face the day. The physical and mental… Read more “Just Tagging Bully to Anything Only Helps the Bully”

    April 8, 2014April 8, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Education: Paint It Gray and Throw Money at the Problem

    As an educator for many years, I have had the privilege to work with some of the best men and women, dedicated people who genuinely want to… Read more “Education: Paint It Gray and Throw Money at the Problem”

    March 7, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Creativity was in the Water . . . or Something

    Has creativity and expression been misplaced? Why did Albert Einstein say that imagination was more important than knowledge? The youth of our society now sit in classrooms… Read more “Creativity was in the Water . . . or Something”

    January 31, 2014January 31, 2014 by secondratecyclist

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