As a preschool teacher, I am constantly surrounded by the effects of marketing geared toward children. I’ve got a lot of opinions on the issues of gender stereotyping and children, for example-I often encourage my very gender biased class to cross the lines in dramatic play, blocks, and especially in friendship bonds. It’s a hardContinue reading “Gender Stereotypes and Toys”
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sesamestreet: May the 4th B with you. B, as in “Big Bird.”
I typically love anyone who discusses narratives, death, light, love, and God….but this was sincerely surprising. danielholter: taleeroe: ianramsrud: louobedlam: zoetica: The most surprising interview of 2011, so far. CORRECTION: the most surprisingly rich and illuminating interview of 2011, so far. I know some who find him to be quite vile and I have always foundContinue reading
A mighty good non-violent response.
daytripped: needy-girl: ”I will mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot driveContinue reading “A mighty good non-violent response.”
Tonight’s Events: A Dialog
Alex: What does the death of one man mean? Jared: Quit being deep. Alex: It’s a sincere question. I don’t know the answer. Jared: Symbolic vengeance. Alex: I don’t have a cogent thought on that. I feel ambivalent. Kristin: One less person to attack America. Alex: That doesn’t sound like a well thought out orContinue reading “Tonight’s Events: A Dialog”
Tyler Knott: An Open Letter to the Boy I Was
“Laugh. Truly laugh. Let life and all of its folly steal the breath from your bodyand replace it with the staccato melody of giggles and guffaws;the laughter that comes without fair warning and continues withoutapology.” tylerknott: I can see you there, staring out with a mixture of wonderand fascination. I see the light behind your eyes,Continue reading “Tyler Knott: An Open Letter to the Boy I Was”
Benjamin Apple: “Meta”
This reminds me why I was friends with ol’ Apple Jacks in the first place. benjaminapple: People keep using the word “meta” to describe something that’s self-referential or that breaks the fourth wall. I use it that way too, usually to say “Going meta in improv and sketch sucks unless it’s earned or organic orContinue reading “Benjamin Apple: “Meta””
Odds Are…
I’m the type of person that puts a little too much stake into the odds. I like to analyze, research, and quantify. This honestly, is a weakness of mine. It allows me to know what type of situation I’m getting myself into and to be prepared, sure. More often than not, however, it makes meContinue reading “Odds Are…”
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