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UnTENable
adjective: incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible. Synonym: baseless, groundless, unsound, weak, questionable. origin of un + tenable – 1640-50 Middle English British dictionary definitions: (of theories, propositions, etc) incapable of being maintained, defended, or vindicated … Continue reading
Posted in Absurd, Education, Life in San Francisco, People, Politics
Tagged administration, America, assessment, City College of San Francisco, college, Course, data collection, disease, education, equity, overwork, pay, school, stress, students, teachers, teaching, untenable, volunteerism
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The Barely Possible Brightness of Teaching
“Anyone whose goal is ‘something higher’ must expect someday to suffer vertigo. What is vertigo? Fear of falling? No, Vertigo is something other than fear of falling. It is the voice of the emptiness below us which tempts and lures … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Politics
Tagged AFT, American Federation of Teachers, Arne Duncan, colleagues, curricula, discipline, education, educator, National Education Association, teaching, war
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You can write whatever you wanna say out loud,
But just don’t have the cojones to blurt it out. I’ve got so many thoughts all jammed in my head that it’s a wonder I can keep the focus on one foot in front of the other. Now, people talking? That’s … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Music, Writing
Tagged dedication, filter, fingers, hippocampus, keys, lecture, microphone, music, out loud, paper, Peanuts, Pen, salvation, share, speaking, stillness, teaching, temporal lobe, words, Writer, Writing
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Viscosity of the Work Bubble
The semester officially began Jan. 10th, 2014, but I was working all through the Winter break preparing all classes with the new upgrade to Moodle 2.4. Our online Learning Management System received a GIGANTIC facelift which is much more amazing … Continue reading
Dog days of Summer
August 1 – Welcome to the 8th month on the Julian calendar. Undoubtedly a favorite of Europeans who choose this month for vacation and travel. Not just one week mind you, but an entire month of vacation. Ohhh, to be … Continue reading
“Give A Damn”
Give a Damn My friend and favorite songwriter, Monica Pasqual, gave me permission to post this song here. Please listen to “Give A Damn” either before or after you read and close your eyes and take in what it means … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged 50's, accreditation, administrators, adventure, alive, City College of San Francisco, college, Damn, Dina Ciraulo, education, education reform, Mario Savio, Monica Pasqual, public education, students, teaching, war, work
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Words broken down.
Weary – we ar y we are why? Another restless sleep, weary from circuitous thinking, leaves me zombie-like on this cloudy Wednesday morn. Coffee dripping, I hear you. Faster, please. America dying. T’was a young nation with so much hope. … Continue reading
Winding down…
Another usage of the main word in yesterday’s post. I’m unwinding from an arduous semester of teaching. I’m preparing my space for more creations – writing & composing. Unwinding to regain my composure…
Posted in Writing
Tagged composing, composure, organization, relaxation, teaching, unwind, Writing
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