Adieu Cringe
2003 is coming to an end with the final Cringe show. This year my mother died, my friend John Hart died, and my favorite band broke up.
The Call for Religion in Schools
An unpublished editorial on religion in the classroom.
PHP Traits for Implementing Interfaces
PHP 5.4 introduced traits. Traits are in many ways like code-assisted copy and paste. They are ways to mix code into a class without inheritance. But what are they good for? When should they be used?
Something Got Lost
A poem remembering my dear mother.
Exhausted Melodies
A poem about the repetitive nature of human nature. We all share certain core elements that repeat over the ages, linking us to humanity.
Gun Issues
Looking at the gun control issue in America.
Muckraking in the New Millenium
Muckraking habits are still here as much as ever.
Some thoughts on learning
Shawn Olson criticizes the standard battle between educators promoting exclusive learning styles.