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Who am I?

Live and work in a small midwestern town near Chicago, teaching Chemistry.

Not terribly much inclined to toot my own horn or tell much about me.

Love to read and write, as do we all who visit Helium.

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Creative Writing > Humor If you're not supposed to drink & drive, then why do bars have parking lots?: 2 of 26

Oh well, bars with parking lots. The parking lot is really not for the cars at all. People leaving the bar may need a huge amount of room in which to stagger about and throw up. Very useful, that parking lot. Also, where else could the bar hold its annual backyard bash or some sort of tailgating activity? Most convenient, ta...
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Should US companies be required to provide equal pay to women and men?: 9 of 84

It would be really nice to believe that one could simply legislate away problems. If that were actually possible, this country would have legislated away racial discrimination, immigration issues, and a host of other problems, patted ourselves on the back and gone forward in a more perfect and equal world. Issues such as rac...
Health & Fitness > Vision Daily and lifelong tips for healthy, long-lasting vision: 1 of 5

In an era of sedentary desk jobs, fast food and faster lifestyles, protecting your vision may be the last thing on your mind. However, doing so is not only reasonably easy but can also provide health benefits for more than just your eyes. UV Eye Protection One of the simplest ways to protect your vision is to buy a good pair...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 153 of 718

You are a dream I am your reflection You slide like silk, like daylight, over me I am the still pool The deep and limpid waters You rise and set upon me I ebb and flow beneath you Your shadow crosses the horizon As the slow swelling tide I slide like satin, like moonlight, over you You are my reflection I am a dream
Sciences > Chemistry How are chemicals identified?: 1 of 4

The identification of chemical substances is both simple and complex. Every chemical, whether it is an element or a compound, has unique characteristics. It's kind of a fun puzzle to identify what you might have when given a set of 'mystery' substances in a chemical lab or lab classroom. The neat thing about the elements on ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Should men have the right to opt out on fatherhood?: 7 of 16

Fatherhood, like motherhood, builds a bridge between parents and children. Both mother and father should create the supports that keep a child safe and loved; ideally both mother and father should be present and active for that child they brought into the world. I think we all recognize that this world is far from perfect, a...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fantasy: 87 of 191

Aborek Through the brooding forest passed the travelers, unaware of eyes upon them. Masked by sunshine and birdsong, the evil that dwells in that part of the world was awake, and aware. It watched. This group was small, but it had Power. The tainted earth drew away from their footsteps in hatred and fear, determined to destr...
Education > Educational Philosophy Common strategies for managing misbehavior in the classroom: 6 of 9

There are a few simple strategies for classroom management that work for many teachers most of the time. Notice that I am not saying "works for all teachers all of the time", because nothing will do that. As a beginning teacher, you should be given a number of resources that may help you to think about your own style of clas...
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Debating whether global warming is a threat or just media hype: 64 of 94

The Earth will survive. And probably the cockroaches will too. But it will not be the Earth we know today. Good-bye, beautiful coral reefs everywhere. The algae you relied on are dying, and your colors fade as we speak. For awhile, we will have your badly bleached 'bones' to remind us of your loss. Good-bye to the snow cappe...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The joys that dogs give you in the circle of their lives: 32 of 47

She was one of a litter of six fat black Scottish Terrier puppies. Each had been given the name of a flower and a brightly colored 'baby' collar so that we could tell them apart. When we arrived, most of the puppies at the breeder's home were sleeping or playing. Rosie was different. She looked right at me, cocking her head ...