Tag Archives: school

I’ll Take Art History for $100, Alex

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I should preface this post with: I love art and I love schools that have art classes.  This is a just a little tongue-in-cheek. The dread comes around 1:45PM Tuesdays and Thursdays. The day was Thursday.  The scene replays vividly … Continue reading →

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A Leap of Faith – A Series on Progressive Education

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Originally posted on The Mercenary Researcher:
Jumping Across the Abyss to Progressive Education “We destroy the … love of learning in children, which is so strong when they are small, by encouraging and compelling them to work for petty and…

Posted in Blogging, Childhood, Children, Education, Humor, Parenting, Philosophy, Progressive Education, Society, Teachers, Teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

As If – My Subject in a Box Rant

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Warning: This post could be somewhat disjointed and rambly…and ranty.  Go figure… Yesterday on a bike ride with my friend, we discussed his upcoming book, “The Smartass Buddha” – just talking about different things – chapters he was trying to work … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Biking, connections, Education, Philosophy, Random Thoughts, Relationships, Society, Teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 58 Comments

The First Day of School ~ Smile

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

August is upon us – for many in the US, it signals a time for school to start, or at least for the start of ‘back to school’ thoughts.  I know it brings mixed emotions for many parents – especially … Continue reading →

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SHEEP UPDATE! SHEEP UPDATE!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

In a STUNNING display of Google-working, astute researcher, Edward-Not-Harry-Hotspur uncovered interesting information which led to the conclusion of the Saint Kitts & Nevis conundrum. The island of Saint Kitts has a VETERINARIAN SCHOOL. And they do things with sheep there. So very likely it was … Continue reading →

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Smart Boy

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This post is dedicated the family that changed the course of our family’s lives – Dr. G, his super fantastic spouse E and their son, Smart Boy. They know who they are. I’m not entirely sure where this post will … Continue reading →

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It’s all King Lear’s Fault

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Mom – this post is for you ~ Love ya! Every time I make a payment for my student loans, I silently curse King Lear.  He’s the one that got me in this mess in the first place.  How could … Continue reading →

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I cannot tell a lie

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I cannot tell a lie. Not a fib, falsehood, untruth, tall tale, or fabrication.  Don’t bother to ask me to get someone to their surprise party under false pretenses because I won’t be able to pull it off. I’ve tried … Continue reading →

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