I have the feeling that my students aren't drinking as much as previous generations. I did a little search, and there seems to have been a peak of alcohol consumption around 2008, and the trend is that kids are drinking slightly less, and there's a small decrease in binge drinking (or admissions to the hospital... Continue Reading →
Tommy
If anyone mentions the Ken Russel movie, Tommy, I ask them about that Ann-Margret scene with the baked beans and usually, no one knows what I'm talking about. I think this is because the folks that sit down to watch Tommy usually smoke something first (maybe today it's edibles) and they fall asleep before they... Continue Reading →
Flutterby
I had a beautiful weekend, and one of the most wonderful things was this: This isn't my photo, but it's the butterfly I saw! A common Apollo butterfly. Ever just get excited about something completely "normal", because for just an instant, you're able to step back and see just how extraordinary it is? That's a... Continue Reading →
The Buzz
Last weekend was divided in two parts. One was a hike with people, and because my foot was hurting (old people feet problems), I decided to go back down from the mountains on my own the second day. So the first part was a walk/hike, but it was annoying weather. I knew perfectly well that... Continue Reading →
Moove your cow, and your mind will follow. 