Category Archives: Essays
Comment; State of Education
It seems those who make the rules/laws for others have never had the honor of wearing the other’s shoes. However, firstly, my wife and daughter are both teachers – just … Continue reading
One of My Favorite Things: A Love Supreme
I won’t pretend to know a ton about jazz. Like many a listener, I don’t always know what’s going on, but I do know what I like. John Coltrane’s seminal … Continue reading
State of Education
Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m a teacher and my job is pointless. I’ve been thinking a lot about this fact as educators have come under increasing criticism—especially here in Connecticut. … Continue reading
A note on 9/11
I feel like the tenth anniversary of September 11th went by very fast. That is, the last ten years went by like the blink of an eye. The actual coverage … Continue reading
An Introduction to “Unionism”
Here’s an essay I wrote to prep for my first novel. In it, the protagonist devises some contrived philosophy. Anyway, the book’s a bust, and I don’t know if the … Continue reading
