I was making fried chicken the other day and it occurred to me, that if chicken were sentient, how much of a barbarian brute I’d be. Now, if you discount the cruel conditions chickens are subjected to, and just focus on my part, it’s still bad. The way I cook Read more…
For Day 2, my post from earlier has inspired me to devote my thanks to teachers. This may seem slightly self-serving since I was a teacher, but it was only for a short time and I’m not anymore. Growing up I had a lot of great teachers. My Mom will Read more…
So says the American Enterprise Institute anyways. And wow is this some serious bullshit. Not BS. Bullshit. There is a difference. The organization said it took a “comprehensive” look at teacher’s salaries and tried to take into account what it says are unique areas of compensation for teachers, including generous Read more…
Inspired by John Scalzi over at his Whatever blog, I’ve decided to do a daily post of something I am thankful for every day leading up to Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that has generally become about the trappings rather than it’s original meaning. I really liked the Read more…
Last night marked the 6th year we have been in this house on Halloween. Our grand total of trick treaters stands at 3. It’s very sad. There is a big haunted house at the fire house, which is just up the street from us. This usually occurs on the Sat Read more…