Archive for November, 2015
Tips for the Beginner: Part III
This is the third article by Steve Moncus, extraordinary teacher! This post is related to the story, The Bully, on his blog, www.teachingthroughloveandmagic.com.
Let’s Get Personal: France
What would Ben think about the terrorist attack on France? In 1776, Ben said, “It is a common observation here (in Paris) that our cause is the cause of all mankind, and that we are fighting for their liberty in defending our own”. He was speaking of the American Revolution, but his words remain meaningful […]
Completing The Loop!
Captain Jim, Sir Walter, and Mary are completing 5306 miles of their loop of the Eastern US via Intercoastal canals, lakes and rivers. This is the last installment of their journey. Courageous souls all, they are at the end of their very unique adventure. (This is the third installment – you should read their story from the beginning!)
Freckles, Herman, and Dodo (and Pepe’ la Pew)
Last year, the 50 ft. spruce Christmas tree in Redding, PA created a stir in social media. Tall, lopsided, with a few scrawny branches, citizens made fun of it – one said it already looked more like something you throw out after Christmas. Then the national media spread the word, and humiliated the city into […]