Seems to me that society is constantly seeking to push the envelope regarding elementary and middle school education. The first thing that comes to mind is an age-old adage. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Nowadays there is a significant push to include gender education in elementary schools. But that… is a topic for… Continue reading Let Kids be Kids
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Team Sports Comparison
A couple of nights ago, I was watching ESPN coverage of FIFA World Cup results, when the obviously bored female commentator gleefully said… “But let’s get back to hockey.” Which prompted me to write a comparison about the different team sports… as well as my preferences. Let’s begin with hockey. I’ll sum it up with… Continue reading Team Sports Comparison
My New App
I have decided to launch my own social media app for personality tests, and here is a preview of it. If your first name begins with a letter from “A” to “H”: Strengths – You have the heart of a lion. You will scratch and claw to achieve what you want, and do not let… Continue reading My New App
“… and the Gold Glove goes to… WHO??”
Normally, I do not keep track of season-end awards handed out in baseball, having turned my attention elsewhere after the World Series ends. But a friend alerted me of one such award that has us both with raised eyebrows. The 2021 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® for catcher in the National League was bestowed upon Jacob… Continue reading “… and the Gold Glove goes to… WHO??”
Sports Stats Blooper
Earlier this month I wrote a blog article about the fascination (or obsession) with statistics in sports, “Statistics Overload”. Coincidentally, I was watching World Series Game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros, when the funniest graphic appeared on my television screen. Obviously, it was a typo by whoever does these graphics, and… Continue reading Sports Stats Blooper
Ok… Let’s Talk About Racism
As a topic, voluntarily starting a discussion on racism is about as comfortable as knowingly grabbing a plate with both hands after four minutes in the microwave oven. Yet, it is a topic difficult to evade or ignore. Thus, once in while you have to grab that plate knowing you’re going to get burnt. The… Continue reading Ok… Let’s Talk About Racism
Statistics Overload
While driving home recently, it began to rain as I got on Hwy. 66. It was the fourth time in a row this had occurred, breaking the previous record of three times in a row set back in 2014. It began to rain extremely hard, forcing me to slow down to about 40 miles per… Continue reading Statistics Overload
Father’s Day Thoughts
Father’s Day is approaching… and I thought it would be appropriate to take time and reflect on my own father. My father is no longer with us, sadly having passed away 12 years ago at the relatively young age of 74. I say “relatively” because to some, that’s old. But my father wasn’t your typical… Continue reading Father’s Day Thoughts
Oh… Stop it, BLM!!
We all breathed a sigh of relief when, on April 20th, a jury found former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin guilty on the counts of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter for the death of George Floyd last year. But just 30 minutes before the verdict was read, a police officer had shot and… Continue reading Oh… Stop it, BLM!!
The End of the Tomboy?
Tomboy – a girl who exhibits characteristics or behaviors considered typical of a boy. Common characteristics include wearing masculine clothing and engaging in games and activities that are physical in nature and are considered in many cultures to be unfeminine or the domain of boys. Does this Wikipedia definition bring to mind anything else? In… Continue reading The End of the Tomboy?