Category Archives: Education: Teaching and Learning

This is a category having to do with education, pedagogy, learning styles, curriculum design and related issues.

Why the Peace Sign Makes Me Uneasy

Somebody flashes you the peace sign. What do you do? I usually try to smile it off and walk away, because, after all, not everything is worth fighting about.  But it makes me uneasy, and sometimes I have an almost … Continue reading

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Tenured Faculty Members Receive Termination Notices at UL

Last week, two tenured faculty members in the Cognitive Science department of the University of Lousiana at Lafayette received termination notices. They have two years to find new jobs, and if they don’t find other employment, then the university has … Continue reading

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Good Clothes For Teen Girls

If you’re looking for the perfect outfits for your teen daughter, friend, or even yourself you can get them at Walmart, Aeropostale, Target, Hollister, or at the mall. They come in all colors and sizes. The perfect time to do … Continue reading

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Why I don’t like Ludwig Von Mises.

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  Ludwig Von Mises was an Austrian economist of the twentieth century. He died in 1973, one year after I was born. I didn’t know him personally. So I don’t mean my title in the way that Murray Rothbard didn’t … Continue reading

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Loretta Lynn: An American Success Story

There are a lot of myths about what you need to do in order to be successful in life. As parents, we often buy into the commonly accepted wisdom: * a high school dropout has no chance in life: keep … Continue reading

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What We Can Learn From Project Nim

Apparently there is a new movie out about Project Nim. The story of Nim Chimpsky is one worth considering, and many think of it primarily as a cautionary tale. Here are a few things that I learned not to do … Continue reading

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Child Rearing – Difficult Child

  I learned a lot about parenting tips through firsthand experience rearing three daughters. I probably learned the most with my difficult child, Shannon. I’ve written stories about my oldest and youngest daughters, so I decided it was time for … Continue reading

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How to Buy and Store Cheese

Facts About Cheese Do you love cheese, why else would you be here?  Exactly, who doesn’t love cheese? Cheese is an excellent ingredient lending a rich experience any a delicious dish.   We cheese lovers also enjoy cheese in its … Continue reading

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