Hello! My name is William. I am a middle-aged man, married with two daughters. I have enjoyed a lifetime of being a musician, started teaching private lessons, and now I enjoy getting new music students started in their musical adventures as much as I like
+ more bio informationThe No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) sounds like a good idea on paper; but is it working? I think this issue needs to be looked at from a number of perspectives to get a proper overview. After looking at this issue from a variety of angles, it still appears as if the best choice for NCLB is to go back to the drawing board and ... More..
Professional sports and steroids are a volatile combination. The interaction between the two has the ability to desecrate the integrity of athleticism as well as promote the unsafe practice of steroid use to a whole new generation. But the issue really needs to incorporate steroid use in all sports, not just a select few. By ... More..
As I write this article, I can almost taste the hate mail aimed straight at me. But as a musician and someone who has performed in club bands before, I need to take a stand against the embarrassment of rock stars that are so far over the edge it has become pathetic. Every single one of us have personal issues which we face ev... More..
I love soft drinks. It seems as if I need my daily intake of soft drinks in order to allow my brain to function as close to correctly as possible. Some I like more than others. There is nothing like the extra jolt of a sugar rush to invigorate the mind and spirit. I just seem better equipped and ready to handle life's misadve... More..
Stamp collecting: it is more than a hobby. It's an adventure! Many people seem to consider the world of stamp collecting to be boring and not worth the time or the effort. But those of us who do enjoy the hobby know its potential rewards. Stamp collecting is a hobby that can connect a student with pieces of history. It is a h... More..
Yosemite National Park: a place like no other. Living within a 2-hour drive of this most wondrous destination is a dream come true, for it offers that rare opportunity to maximize the opportunities someone could have to experience one of our nation's, and nature's, most wondrous vacation spots. Yosemite is a place where the a... More..
A trip to Alaska is like a breath of fresh air. You get introduced to a new frontier, a wide variety of beautiful landscapes, and sights possibly never imagined before. Some like to enjoy a cruise to our northern-most state. Others prefer to fly in for a week or two. Still others combine the treat as a best-of-sea-and-air vac... More..
The banning of prayer in public education classrooms can easily be seen as one of the causes for behavior problems in today's school-age youth. Some people in our society might be outraged that a teacher might consider such a stand. But as a person of faith, I find prayer, even silent prayer on one's own, to be... More..
Some may wonder why people own pets. I cannot remember a time that I did not own a pet. Perhaps through explanations of how my various pets have been important in my life I can help others understand how pet ownership can be a key to lasting happiness.I have been lucky enough to have owned several pets throughout my life. I h... More..
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