To get an idea of how embedded sexist and classist ideas are in our culture, take a look at yesterday. Black Friday. We get up really early, and […]
Islam is not out to get you.
First, let’s get one thing clearly out of the way: The terrorist actions in Mumbai are horrible. The terrorists should be captured (if necessary). Massive police work must […]
The two types of mastering a task
There are two types of mastery – there is rote mastery, and there is understanding mastery. Rote mastery is when one can emulate the forms of a thing. […]
Squanto, or whitewashing history (xpost)
(This is crossposted from uncharted learning, the resource list I run for homeschoolers and educators.) One of my bigger annoyances about history classes is the way we leave […]
That word, you keep using it…
I’ve noticed a disturbing trend among conservatives over the last several years. When faced with evidence or arguments opposite to their own beliefs, they claim that they are […]
Zombie! – A Flash Fiction
(Because this post demanded it…) We huddled in the shack, shotguns and shovel blades held ready. “What next, man?” Bobby’s voice wavered across the silent room. He was […]