Archive for the ‘American Values’ Category
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Veterans Day Rant
Posted on November 11, 2014
I am going to go on a bit of rant here, so excuse me in advance. I am working on Veterans Day. That’s not that surprising. Most Americans are working...
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The Limits of Direct Democracy
Posted on November 6, 2014
I couldn’t do it. Despite talking a big game about being for pot legalization, when I had the chance to vote for the policy, I voted no. It didn’t matter. ...
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Derek Jeter: King of the Bi-Racial Age
Posted on September 22, 2014
We live in an age of bi-racial heroes. It started with Tiger Woods, who took the golf world by storm and must rank as one of the top three golfers...
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On the Troubles With the NFL
Posted on September 19, 2014
I am not really an NFL guy. When I was a kid, I was a Bear fan, but they are far down my list of favorite teams to follow....
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No Snacks for You
Posted on August 7, 2014
As teachers get ready for the new school year, drawing up lesson plans, going to workshops and girding themselves for battle, they are probably noticing a wholesale change in the...
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