As you may know, I live in Wisconsin. I love this state. We have some great cities, some wonderful wilderness, and typically friendly people. We are fortunate enough to be able to enjoy all four seasons. But we just got a new governor and he is taking some actions of which many of us don’t […]
Bacteria, Oil, Viruses, Crackpots, and the Great America
Can spending time outdoors make you a calmer, smarter person? What about classrooms – should they include time outside? According to this article on Science Daily’s website, yes. They say that there’s a bacteria that there is a bacteria commonly found in soil that people often breathe in or ingest, and that when this bacteria […]
Security, Education, and Brain Damage
Here’s an article reviewing one of the best free antivirus programs available. There’s no excuse for leaving yourself open to viruses, worms, and other digital nasties! We all know there are plenty of problems with our education system overall. But when it comes to figuring out how to fix things, most of us just throw […]
Back to School: My First Steps
I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with my life since I realized that my English degree isn’t going to get me anywhere that I want to go. I don’t regret focusing my time on literature at all. I love reading and thinking about what I’m reading. I loved the vast majority of […]