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Born in Geneva, Switzerland many years ago, I reached the U.S. in my 20's, joined the Army, got out, went to college to earn a B.A. in psychology. I then decided that teaching was my vocation, and still is, this time in special education to help challenged

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Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights How to grow in a spiritual way in your day to day life: 1 of 28
INNER LIFE AND THE POWER OF THE MIND"Your own mind is a sacred enclosure into which nothing harmful can enter except by your permission."- Ralph Waldo Emerson Man possesses extraordinary abilities that allow him to rise above all other animals and conquer the world as lord and master. But just as a gun can be used to survive ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy What makes a great educator?: 2 of 34
What Makes a Really Good Teacher There is a common belief among people not involved in public and private education that a teacher's main function is to teach reading, writing, maths and sciences, both hard and social. While the academic knowledge is certainly important, there is another crucial aspect of teaching in t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Understanding the difference between discipline and punishment: 1 of 11
Solving Discipline Problems In ChildrenFew experts in education would disagree that modern children lack proper discipline. One of the many causes lies in the new role that women play in society. They work outside the home and spend little time with their children as compared to traditional women in the 50's. Some mothers wil... More..
Health & Fitness > Surgery Surgery techniques against back pain: 1 of 8
A Surgical OdysseyBattered by back problems, I finally agreed to abide my doctor's advice and turned myself in at a local hospital. This is the embellished story of a guy who was terrified to go under the knife for a major operation for the first time in his life.6:30 A.M.: I report to the prep room to get set up for the oper... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Thoughts on infidelity: 5 of 37
Male InfidelityWhy are so many married men cheating on their wives? The latest scandal emanates from one of our most visible political figures, John Edwards. Unlike Gary Hart who lost all possibilities in 1988 when he was seen and photographed on a sailboat with the voluptuous Donna Rice, Edwards never had a realistic chance ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture The decline of American culture and values: 1 of 6
Has Our Culture Changed For The Worse?The death of Michael Jackson, a famous pop star who invited young boys to sleep with him (though apparently no sexual activity took place), has ravaged the regular programming in every news channel, from CNN to MNSBC, including the staid and ultraconservative FOX news. A person just arriv... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: The criminal justice system: 5 of 29
Judge, Jury and ExecutionerOne month ago, in South Texas, a cute little 4-year old girl was abducted to the evident distress of her parents. When the police started their investigation, they zeroed in on a family friend as a person of interest as it is euphemistically called by law enforcement. His profile was reported by loc... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Finding the truth in religion: 6 of 34
Where Are We Going?"Only barbarians are not curious about where they come from, how they came to be where they are, where they appear to be going, whether they wish to go there, and if so, why, and if not, why not."Isaiah Berlin 1(English social historian, philosopher, essayist; 1909 1997)Mr. Berlin clearly has a chip on his ... More..
Education > School Bullying & Violence Bullying in schools: 17 of 86

Friendship and BulliesHe came in the first day looking scared; he was now in high school and the kids were much bigger than in middle school. "Were they going to beat up on him, take his lunch money and publicly humiliate him in front of girls?" he asked himself. He timidly approached the entrance, looking for hidden enemies ... More..
Education > Alternative Education (Other) Boot camps and their purpose: 2 of 10
Discipline, Punishment and StudentsOur modern lifestyle has caused many parents to place their children in the care of others or to simply neglect them. As a high school teacher, I receive the tail end of 15 years of such practices which tax the school system by sending many of the worst cases to an alternate school. Strangel... More..