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As a competition junkie, it was refreshing to meet another in the form of a first-year history teacher from Nebraska by the name of Nolan Shigley. My high school English class was next to his and since we taught many of the same students, our friendship quickly developed and … [Read more...]
Whenever I happen to be in a new city on vacation, I inevitably wind up watching at least one local news program. You'd think this would create a sense of continuity -- they have news in Iowa, we have news in Alabama. But I actually feel even more disoriented, as if I were … [Read more...]
Ah, Thanksgiving. Time to sit down at a table heaped with goodies, contemplate all the things you are thankful for, and see how long you can sit in the company of loved ones without losing your sanity. It is rare that I get to spend Thanksgiving with family; the holiday is too … [Read more...]
A clean refrigerator is a sign of a bad cook. Mark my words, I know. I've seen many a spotless fridge sitting inside the kitchen of a flawed chef. You know the type I mean. They're the same ones whose floors would rival NASA's for cleanliness, women who not only mop frequently … [Read more...]
Each and every one of us signed a contract upon having children. Remember that piece of paper spelling out all the terms and conditions of parenting? Recall the fierce negotiations, the lawyers making clear to us our rights and obligations? It was the contract that you were told … [Read more...]