Today U.S. History Honors (I still have trouble typing that. Honors...whatever.) Today U.S. History Upwardly Mobile, learned about...

The black soil of the tropics, oft trampled by invaders and defended by warriors has given rise to conflicts that have ended empires and...

Although I am certain no one noticed, I was out for several days. Since I am still in recovery mode, I thought I would just take this...

Today 5th period stumbled into the classroom and I decided that no matter how thuggish or malevolent they appeared I could teach them. ...

"Alive, she cried!" Jim Morrison

Teaching history has been challenging. Teaching government is a shifting surface constantly needing painting. If I had to use visuals...

We had a good run. Someday, if we still have books I hope my grandkids get to read about it. "Here comes a candle to light you to bed,...

Well, I've waited all day for people to show up. I'm not staying here anymore. It's like Prom all over again.

Today in fifth period one of my students asked me my name. It's already November. I don't know how to feel about this. Sixth period...

Standing like Uluru, I cast my gaze upon the desks and saw that they were empty. What shadows not cast might bring pain, might also...