ZTF: Freedom’s Orbit
Second chances and renewal came to mind when I learned that the comet “ZTF” will become visible soon, after a cosmically brief 50,000 years. Itβs never too early … Read more
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The Particle Poet’s Inflammatory Smoking Jacket
One colleague’s smoking jacket was rumored to be the same one he had worn for twenty years without being dry-cleaned. Most faculty dressed casually in the once upon … Read more
The Jerry Duncan Show Interviews His Former Math Teacher, Leland Ahole
Wherein our intrepid talk radio show host interviews Leland Ahole, his former math teacher at Wasilla High. ANNOUNCER Live from under a rock in your backyard, it’s The … Read more
Learning from DeMarco
Susan DeMarco was an admirable example of the virtue of citizen activism. Some are born with good luck, but I was 30 years old before Lady Luck smiled … Read more
Mid-Term Addendum to My Syllabus for Freshman Composition II
A teacher’s list of banned excuses for not reading the syllabus or being prepared for class. Dear Students, Sometimes I long to return to simpler days of student … Read more
Teacher Jailed For Not Finding Students Attractive
Twenty-eight year old Lynn Sherwood is a happily married, mother of two children and she loves teaching the seventh grade. However, that all changed Friday evening when Fuggit … Read more
Hey, Teacher, Leave Them Kids’ (Sunscreen) Alone!
What’s so fair about a fair complexion? I ask that as one who tires of “clever” remarks about onlookers being blinded by my legs when I wear shorts, … Read more
National Teacher of the Year Gives Obama A+ in Citizenship
A California teacher was named Teacher of the Year in April and as part of the distinction was flown to Washington, D.C. to receive the award from none … Read more
