You’re Not Color Blind, You’re Snow Blind
It’s been thirteen months now since Colin Kaepernick first raised eyebrows by kneeling during the National Anthem. Many people criticized his silent protest as ...
Month: September 2017
A Tale of Two Cities: How Kid Rock Symbolizes Detroit Gentrification
Last week saw the official opening of Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The new home of the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Pistons was celebrated with a set o...
If You Give a Man a Tackle Box…
There’s a famous adage: “If you give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day. If you teach a man to fish, he’ll eat for a lifetime.” The origin of this appears to be ...
Four Pieces of Advice for Students and Others
Tomorrow, like many teachers throughout the country, I start a new school year. When I was a student, I used to hate the stock aphorisms intended to inspire me....