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Metaphors of Life Journal: E.T. Revisited - The Eyes of a Blind Man by Michael Robert Dyet 3/28/2015 11:37:08 AM
Three questions a real-life E.T. might pose on Day 365.... more
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Just How Low will the Dallas Cowboys Stoop to Win by David Ravenwood 3/21/2015 7:30:11 AM
DFW sports reporter Dale Hansen stood up for character in this age of our permissive society. Good for him. It took courage for him to do that. Too many people say it doesn't matter what Greg Hardy does off the field. No matter that he is a convicted... more
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Metaphors of Life Journal: Divers, Dabblers and the Elusive Great Lakes Harlequin by Michael Robert Dyet 3/21/2015 6:09:43 AM
Gearing up for my first outing to the sheltered bays of Lake Ontario to delight in the spring gathering of waterfowl.... more
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What Makes a Real Man? by David Ravenwood 3/14/2015 11:35:53 AM
Too many men think they have to be macho to prove they really are a man. Below is a good article written by a wise man I never met about real men. How many of these things do you do?
10 Things Good Men Will NEVER Do (As Written By A ... more
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Metaphors pf Life Journal: Downsizing to 660 - Forget About the King-size Bed by Michael Robert Dyet 3/13/2015 1:43:24 PM
Contemplating the new reality of rental living and its impact on our psyche... more
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Texas Doesn't Need Daylight Savings Time by David Ravenwood 3/8/2015 12:15:04 PM
Texas has something in common with Arizona: it gets plenty of sun. Arizona doesn't jack with daylight savings time. I think it's silly to have the sun go down at 8:40 in late June and early July. What ever happened to night time being dark? I also li... more
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Don't Tell the Whole World You're Not at Home by David Ravenwood 3/1/2015 9:12:28 AM
We used to hear people tell us to have a house sitter during a funeral so our homes doesn't get burgled while we are grieving the dead.
Now I see an alarming trend: people telling everyone on social media, in so many words, that they aren'... more
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How Politics Affects What our Kids Learn by David Ravenwood 2/15/2015 1:34:02 PM
Excerpts from a good article written by Jason Stanford
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When Dr. Walter Stroup showed that Texas’ standardized testing regime is flawed, the testing company struck back.
by Jas... more
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Metaphors of Life Journal: Battling the February Blahs with Great Spangled Glory by Michael Robert Dyet 2/14/2015 6:29:34 AM
June 13, 2013: A glance at Mother Nature's artistry to battle the February blahs.... more
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Rick Perry Needs to Pay the Price for getting Too Big for his Pants by David Ravenwood 2/7/2015 3:04:32 PM
The criminal charges against former Texas Governor Rick Perry needs to continue. Whether Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lemberg should have resigned or not after her April 2013 drunk driving conviction is beside the point. When Perry threat... more
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Metapbors of Life Journal: Jury Duty - Adventures in the Technology-Free Zone by Michael Robert Dyet 2/7/2015 7:05:28 AM
A tongue-in-cheek account of my experience, as a prospective juror, in the tradition-bound and ultra-conservative legal system.... more
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Texas Legislators Still Don't Get It by David Ravenwood 1/31/2015 11:09:05 AM
This is a good story I hope you'll like written by Kim Keller of Roadkill Goldfish.
Texas officials upset over low STAAR scores; won’t admit problems with the test and curriculum.
It’s time to increase rigor because Texas k... more
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Metaphors of Life Journal: 2101 - A Space Odyssey by Michael Robert Dyet 1/31/2015 6:29:49 AM
A look ahead into the virtual world of the future and what it means for the everyday man.... more
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Metaphors of Life Journal: The Tip, Sleepy Hollow, the Dunes and Sanctuary by Michael Robert Dyet 1/24/2015 7:10:54 AM
Slipping away for a virtual trip to Pelee to escape the icy grip of January.... more
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Literary Travelogue by Brian C. Poole 1/22/2015 8:09:10 AM
This post originally appeared on thunderalleybcp.com
Looking over books I’ve read, they comprise an interesting literary travelogue.
I’ve been fortunate enough to get to do a decent amount of traveling in my life. I’ve certainly bee... more
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US Congress Is Bogged Down by Bill Flynn 1/18/2015 7:48:24 AM
Have you noticed what's up for a vote in Congress/Senate in this session? Most bills up for vote are not essential to the wellbeing of the middleclass.... more
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Chasing Good Teachers Away by David Ravenwood 1/17/2015 9:03:56 AM
The following is a blog from a wonderful teacher and colleague I have never met.
The heartbreak of being a teacher in Texas
By Katie Plemmons, July 17, 2014
On Aug. 15, teachers in the Del Valle Indepe... more
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Metaphors of Life Journal: Morning Glory - Daylight Cycles of Renewal by Michael Robert Dyet 1/17/2015 6:33:58 AM
Looking to a simple, elegant flower for a philosophy to guide me in our unpredictable, go-figure world.... more
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NFL Pass Catching Rule Needs Changing by David Ravenwood 1/11/2015 2:57:32 PM
The Dallas Cowboys got gyped out of Dez Bryant's amazing catch in the playoff game against Green Bay by a rule that makes no sense. The rule says the reciever must hold onto the ball when the player hits the ground. It seems to me that if a player is... more
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Metaphors of Life Journal: Harry Potter, Katniss Everdeen and Northrop Frye by Michael Robert Dyet 1/10/2015 9:52:57 AM
Paying tribute to the universal story behind Star Wars, Harry Potter, Frodo Baggins and Katniss Everdeen.... more
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