I understand that teachers feel they need more face time with students. Between testing, music lessons, sports, students tend to leave class almost as much as they are in class. I also remember the studies in the late 80’s and early 90’s and some even more recent that say that teenagers need more sleep. That… Continue reading More Instructional Time
Back in the late 70’s, the last time our country experienced massive unrest in the Middle East and an energy crisis along with inflation and a possible recession – although in the late 70’s and early 80’s it was a definite recession, I can remember watching television. The dollar and its standings against other global… Continue reading What’s with our economy?
Yes, I have come upon a new stage in my life. You may ask how I know but it is easiest to tell you all the pieces that pointed me to this conclusion. First, my oldest child was in a wedding this past weekend. Not as a ring bearer or any such thing. He was… Continue reading Another Stage in My Life
I have spent years getting up early or staying up late so that I can encourage my children to be interested in science. You may wonder what my bed time has to do with science. Not much other than how cranky I get but that is not the what I am encouraging. I want my… Continue reading Meteor Showers
I frequently check the Press and Sun-Bulletin’s web site through out the day to catch local headlines. Since my readership is early in the morning, there is usally quite a lengthy listing of new postings. One, in particular, caught my eye this morning. “NY students to pay higher tuition at Pa. colleges” My initial thought… Continue reading The Local Press and Proper English
Admit it, you have tried it. I know I have. I spent one of my five college years as a vegetarian. What I am finding now, though, is that high school kids are becoming vegetarians. As kids are growing, you need to pay close attention to what they eat to provide not only the fuel for… Continue reading Feeding a Vegetarian
Last night, I trekked to the local double A baseball stadium to watch the Binghamton Mets take on the Connecticut Defenders. In the past, we have seen a number of now big league players come through Binghamton – both as new professionals working their way up and as seasoned pros on rehab. The later was… Continue reading There’s No Joy in Mudville
If you have ever dieted in your life, other than chocolate the words “comfort food” have probably sent you running, trying to hide from the kitchen. I know I cringe when winter comes and I am dieing for real homemade mac and cheese or lasagna of any sort. Sarah Fuss, over on Yahoo! Food blogs,… Continue reading Comfort Food
This is not your normal field of wildflowers. I have several patches of wild Tiger Lillies in and around my home. I love these day lillies and thought I would share an image of them I took a while back. From all I know, the bulbs of these lillies are edible – being in the… Continue reading Wildflowers
While I will readily admit I live in NYS but do not, generally speaking, follow NY sports teams, I am heading out to the local Mets Double A affiliate to watch tonight’s game. News hit the NY papers on Wednesday a little after noon and our local paper’s web site about 4 yesterday that Orlando… Continue reading El Duque
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