I have to say that for the most part, on a societal level, that the popular media drives our values. During the CBS evening news there was a story/tribute to Dino De Laurentiis. I feel for his family and their loss, but really--I don't care. Why do we put people up on a pedestal. It's … Continue reading Who Decides Value?
Societial Issues
Today, In My Car, I Cried
I was listening to Dan Savage on Tell Me More on NPR talk about his project-It does get better project on youtube I cried for the families who have lost children who felt that as teens nothing in life was worth living for. I cried for the parents who try to help their children but … Continue reading Today, In My Car, I Cried
Senseless Tragedy
This is a heavy heartfelt post. If you want something light--stop reading. Over the last few weeks, there has been media attention on the suicides of 5 gay teens. My heart breaks for them in death and for those left to stare at empty rooms, where hopes and dreams will rot. I have a brother … Continue reading Senseless Tragedy
Waiting For Superman? Don’t Hold Your Breath
I might be one of the only folks out there not excited about seeing the movie Waiting for Superman. Am I going to see it? Absolutely. I'm a trainer of teachers and an overseer of charter schools. This movies embodies everything that interests me and maddens me in education. There has been a lot of … Continue reading Waiting For Superman? Don’t Hold Your Breath
Shocked
Every 9 1/2 minutes someone contracts HIV/AIDS. 1 in 5 people don't know they have HIV/AIDS. That is 20% of those infected. How is this even possible? We have been working as a country to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa (and we should--please don't get me wrong) yet have done little as a nation to wage … Continue reading Shocked
