In the golden age of television, Saturday mornings held a special place in American culture. For generations of children, these precious weekend hours were filled with animated adventures, talking animals, and - perhaps without them even realizing it - valuable educational content. The evolution of educational programming within Saturday morning cartoons represents a fascinating intersection … Continue reading The Evolution of Educational Content in Saturday Morning Cartoons
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10 Facts About Ancient Civilizations You May Not Know
The annals of history are etched with the stories of ancient civilizations that have risen, flourished, and left an indelible mark on human progress. While some of these civilizations are well-known and extensively studied, countless lesser-known facts reveal the intricacies, innovations, and mysteries of these societies. In this blog post, we will delve into fascinating … Continue reading 10 Facts About Ancient Civilizations You May Not Know
Appropriate Uses of the Word Ouch!
You know, a lot of titles that incorporate the exclamation point may imply that one is about to be involved in a musical of some kind. Personally, I enjoy a good musical. But this will not become a musical blog post. No, the exclamation point in the title is simply to emphasize the word "ouch." … Continue reading Appropriate Uses of the Word Ouch!
The Single Guy and the Release
I've mentioned before that there was a time in my life, several years in fact, when I had walked away from the church. I told myself that it wasn't the church or God that I was walking away from. It was the people. But since people make up the church, well, that's a conversation for … Continue reading The Single Guy and the Release
Southern Ocean
One day, as I was observing a second grade classroom, I spotted a map on the wall. Recently, the kids have been learning about the world map and geography during the social studies portion of their day. Everything on the map was mostly as I remember it. All the continents were in the same places. … Continue reading Southern Ocean
5 Things to Teach Your College Freshman
The following list is aimed specifically at Virginia Tech, though I have no doubt it could very well apply to every college and university in the United States. Also, one would think that these are all common sense issues. But we all know that common sense is something that is severely lacking in today's culture. … Continue reading 5 Things to Teach Your College Freshman
The Confusing Middle 