I've been depressed. It's everything and nothing, as it often is, but I'm starting to have a physical aversion to some of my students. I'm responsible for a group, technically for the next four years but I'm scrabbling to get out of it and start again with another group next year. They're mostly good at... Continue Reading →
Luigi Ferrajoli
A few weeks ago, we went climbing in Italy. We stayed at a lovely B&B and had some nice conversations with our host about travel, life and so forth. He'd been to Vietnam, Cuba....and a few other places which made me ask him the question, "Are you interested in communism?" to which he replied, "Yes,... Continue Reading →
Seven Asses
There are now seven donkeys in my village. They are all together in one small pasture, I think owned by the person who has the goats and llamas I can see when I pass by in my car. They may have been there for a while, since I haven't been using the car much. It... Continue Reading →
Kids These Days
I'm a school teacher and I've been having a hard time this year with some of my students. I think I'm experiencing the first generation of kids who've always known smart phones, and always had constant entertainment at their fingertips. School just can't cut it in comparison. I've been trying to engage them, but it's... Continue Reading →
Moove your cow, and your mind will follow. 