Fanaticism has a price in the world of sports. Superstars and idols succumb human frailties such as greed and ego. Escapism to a world of purity or innocence dissipates. On a Lark, however, there is some hope. A little “hot dog” named Lark served up athletic dominance in 2024, satiate anyone with an appetite forContinue reading “On A Lark, Chestnut Is No Longer America’s Top Dog”
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A Secular Education Lesson Plan for The Ten Commandments: Law vs. Moral Code
Originally, the Ten Commandments served as part of the Legal Code for the Israelite Nation. The Ten Commandments was an important legal document for the country. It was if the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and other laws were placed all into one document. The Ten Commandments include matters involving morals and values.Continue reading “A Secular Education Lesson Plan for The Ten Commandments: Law vs. Moral Code”
A 2003, Book That Tells Us “Almost” Everything
We all see the sausage. We are all quite aware that the sausage’s making and contents are daunting. Yet, we don’t understand why we got the sausage. Presently, people are keenly aware that schools, businesses, and government act bizarrely and irrationally. People are well aware that they are being manipulated. They cannot, however, penetrate theContinue reading “A 2003, Book That Tells Us “Almost” Everything”
The Ten Commandments in Secular Terms
With the most recent Ten Commandments’ skirmish across America, I wish to fire a volley on behalf of the Decalogue. The Ten Commandments is full of secular value. Thus, “open minded” people should take the time to read this argument. Public School Education, especially related to the notion of Government Studies, would benefit. This Blog,Continue reading “The Ten Commandments in Secular Terms”
The Lies of Spies
Lies can be impactful. They can shape a nation’s fate. When articulated by the well-respected, they are particularly dangerous. Deception is a form of lying; it uniquely provides the employer the cover of deniability. The polemical Torah Portion Shelach captures a nation suffering severe consequences as a result of deception. Shelach’s tale begins with MosesContinue reading “The Lies of Spies”
Secular Value of the Ten Commandments: A Civic Lesson
Hating the Ten Commandments? This post is for you. Louisiana’s Ten Commandments’ law has brought out much criticism for the thought of allowing a religious document into public schools. This post makes the case, on a totally non-religious basis, as to why the Ten Commandments has much secular value. In fact, we don’t even needContinue reading “Secular Value of the Ten Commandments: A Civic Lesson”
Art as a History Lesson
The art of your enemy is sometimes your friend In 81 CE, the Roman Arch of Titus was unveiled. The artwork- a monument-commemorated the Roman Empire’s 71 CE victory over the Judean Rebellion in the Levant. During the conflict, in 71 CE, the Judean’s Second Temple was destroyed. The Judean’s original Temple, the Temple ofContinue reading “Art as a History Lesson”
Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law
In the United States, the State of Louisiana just enacted a law for the public display of thee Ten Commandments in public school classrooms beginning in 2025. The backlash was immediate. There are those crying violations of the First Amendment Establishment Clause while the law supporters are contending that it is a foundational document forContinue reading “Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law”
Of Good & Evil
A friend asked me “why are houses get broken into?” I explained to them that houses, by their design, are meant to be entered into. Likewise, I added, homes are meant to be a place for people to store their possessions. I said that since houses have doors and windows were built they are placesContinue reading “Of Good & Evil”
The Dogwashing of Nimble?
“Washing” is a term that can signify something nefarious. It has been used to note that there is an intention to distort reality; too clean up matters that are untidy. Recent events have led me to ponder whether we are now witnessing “dogwashing”. While female athletics has been captivated recently by stand out basketball playerContinue reading “The Dogwashing of Nimble?”