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Texas, Our Texas
Posted on May 26, 2010 | 2 CommentsTexas: It’s a whole other country. While this phrase once caused me to smile and reflect fondly upon my native state, I’m not a fan of the latest manifestation of Texas’ rogue attitude: Rewriting History. On May 21, the Texas State Board of Education voted 9 to 5 to amend the social studies and history curriculum. The votes were taken right along party lines, with all Republicans in favor and all Democrats opposed. -
Simon Says: It's time for a new post
Posted on May 26, 2009 | 8 CommentsIt's been awhile since my last post. Although I am a repeat offender, I am contrite. It's not that I mean to neglect this blog. It just happens. The reasons are varied. In the winter, it was more paralysis, brought on by snowstorms and 4 p.m. sunsets. In the spring, it's quite the opposite. -
The Unofficial English Club
Posted on March 11, 2009 | 3 CommentsToday was a good day. After many failed attempts and half-starts, I had my very first English Club. -
"Please! Can we have English?"
Posted on November 14, 2008 | 5 CommentsI’m finding it harder to write these posts because there is so much going on that narrowing down what to say is a struggle. In addition to our daily language... -
Live from Ukraine
Posted on October 18, 2008 | 6 CommentsThere is so much in life you can’t predict, and in the Peace Corps, there is even more. I have been in Ukraine for nearly a month, and I am... -
Baylor fires second president in as many years
Posted on July 24, 2008 | 1 CommentThe Baylor Board of Regents announced today that President John Lilley has been fired for “failing to bring the Baylor family together.” In two years of what was supposed to be a unifying presidency following the tumultuous Sloan years, Lilley managed to further alienate faculty, students and alumni alike. -
So much for happily ever after
Posted on July 14, 2008 | 4 CommentsThis wasn’t the ending I was hoping for. After nearly two years of weekly mentoring an at-risk teen, I had hoped for a more climactic closure. -
Affirmative action efforts lack economic dimension
Posted on July 9, 2008 | 2 CommentsA recent column in the New York Times by Stephen L. Carter on affirmative action got me thinking about the race and gender distribution in academia and beyond. And then, an article from my alma mater, Baylor University, made me laugh out loud. -
Better sex education should be a family value
Posted on June 24, 2008 | 5 CommentsDespite the controversy surrounding the 17 pregnant girls at a Massachusetts high school, both sides of the political spectrum agree it’s a tragedy.