Promoting Interest in the Classroom
An essay about the role teachers play in making subjects interesting, valuable and relevant to students. Prompted by an Open-House visit to Westland High School.
A Perspective on Patriotism
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
Reading Problems
Common reading problems.
The Sweeper that Sucks
What happens when someone tried to sell a sweeper to a tightwad asshole for $1600.
The Storm Within
A poem sparked by an exceptionally reflective and intoxicated night.
The mind and body
Why we need to exercise both mind and body.
The Paradox of Cultural Relativism
An skeptical essay on the paradox of cultural relativism when taken to an extreme. My stance is that cultural relativism is only valid in a limited scope and should not be used to justify barbaric and supertitious societies.
America’s New War
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, written shortly after the attacks.
