This past Sunday, I watched a story about smart watches, where they interviewed a gentleman about his wristband activity monitor. He commented that he loved the fitness device because he could monitor several different aspects of his life to “become … Read More
Character
The Walking Dead
While my oldest son was visiting for Thanksgiving, he lobbied hard for me to watch one of his favorite shows, The Walking Dead. Being the wonderful father that I am (this is where you smile), I gave in and watched … Read More
Who Needs the Humanities Anyway?
Last week, the New York Times ran an article on the waning interest in the humanities. Interest Fades in the Humanities As a response, a parent emailed me his concern, writing, “…‘21st-century education’ aside, one of my biggest concerns … Read More
Exit Exams Are Coming!
This past August it was widely reported that in the spring of 2014, more than 200 colleges and universities will administer the Collegiate Learning Assessment Plus (CLA+) presented by the Council for Aid to Education, a non-profit organization “committed to … Read More
The Challenge
I have a challenge for each one of us. While we may not be able to change some of the negative and mean-spirited tones that permeate our society, and while we may not be able to stop some of the … Read More