Pedagogical Revelations

This semester I gave some intermediate students a survey the first day, asking what their backgrounds and interests in the field were and what they saw as their current pedagogical needs in this subject. The results were very revealing. What they (mostly) dislike in terms of pedagogy: 1. Group work. They say, “Professors believe group … More Pedagogical Revelations

Bernie Sanders

He said in part, in a letter to Paulson: “Any plan to clean up the mess on Wall Street must: “1. Ensure that middle income and working families are not the ones who are paying for this bailout by “a. Imposing a five-year, 10 percent surtax on income over $1 million a year for couples … More Bernie Sanders

William Blake

This is one of the fragments I wrote to recover from severe culture shock after returning to the opulent United States from Lima. Because of possible pickpockets some people are afraid to shop at Lima’s central market, which I like. But the members of my household who live mostly in the United States do go … More William Blake

Manila in the 1930s

Observe this video of Manila in the 1930’s. Apparently it had the world’s largest prison at that time. I do not endorse the attitude of the narrator, but the script is an interesting historical document in itself. For good measure see this, also on Manila, from 1938: Axé.

Te Deum. Lomo de las Sagradas Escrituras. The Red Army Choir

I insist now upon speaking in very positive tones, but I am rocky and discouraged many days and I am in a state of distress about many things. More than I realize. I am improved but I should still recognize the foregoing squarely. It makes life easier. What I can see, I can cure. And … More Te Deum. Lomo de las Sagradas Escrituras. The Red Army Choir