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Obama wants longer school years, not a new idea at all


Image via Wikipedia The debate of the longer school year has surfaces yet again, and in truth, I have been in this debate for years. In Michigan, when the state first started to offer charter schools, my brother and I … Continue reading

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When is stealing not stealing?


Image via Wikipedia When is stealing not stealing? Moralist will argue that we don’t always have a choice, they love to use the example of a man caught stealing bread. The moralist will say that if the man was stealing … Continue reading

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Update


Well I am back from my mini-vacation to Western MIchigan, It rained but over all it was ok, but Like I thought I got no rest…

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Sometimes love is just not enough


Well today is the day, today is the day I head to the western pat of Michigan for my mini vacation. As I posted yesterday I am not really looking forward to this trip. And as I posted yesterday I think it’s … Continue reading

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Rest my Soul


  Times have changed for me, in the past I would be looking forward to this weekend like no other. You see the plans are to go camping in western Michigan, near Lake Michigan, with my sister and her 3 girls. … Continue reading

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Thoughts and Views


Just a few random thoughts and views expressed here… The heat wave of 2010 is here, and in Michigan we have been feeling it, with the temps in the upper 90’s but feeling like the 100’s. It’s been a  hot … Continue reading

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What I’m up to


Image by Storm Crypt via Flickr Over the part few days I have been working on a presentation that I have to give in Chicago in August. I am giving a presentation on Communication skills. But unlike normal communication presentations, … Continue reading

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Catholic church fights lifting of sex abuse suit limits


Image via Wikipedia  Catholic church fights lifting of sex abuse suit limits | detnews.com | The Detroit News (Link to the Detroit News article) http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(o34ldjzldui32fr0qdvvha45))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=2009-HB-5699 (link to the bill) The above is an interesting article and it shows a few … Continue reading

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Roadside Attractions


Today I spent a little time looking at a website that list different roadside attractions through out the country, http://www.roadsideamerica.com/. It was like a walk down memory lane. I remember when I was younger visiting some of the places listed. … Continue reading

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Ernie and Detroit


Yesterday the City of Detroit mourned the loss of a great man, Ernie Harwell, the voice of summer. Ernie was the broadcast announcer for the Detroit Tigers for years. His voice on the radio meant that summer was here. As … Continue reading

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