american history – Page 4

How Far Are We Willing to Go?

One of the first questions I ask students when they come into my class is, “Why do we study history?” The responses are

19 Apr

April 15th…tax day. The most dreaded day in America, unless you have to make mortgage payments, alimony payments, or

15 Apr

I watched the State of the Union last night, as I always do. Call it what you will; patriotic duty, curiosity, or simply

06 Feb

Sometimes, if I concentrate hard enough, I can still see them all. Mike, Al, Tom, Mark, and some

01 Feb

I am given to think that the saying is true; all glory is fleeting. The origins of the phrase are shrouded in

29 Jan

George Orwell has been referenced a lot lately, with people using his book 1984 as

22 Dec

I had to write this piece, just had to. You may agree with it or not, but I hope it at least makes you think.

01 Aug

Here is a link to a short piece trying to explain just a bit about government involvement in the economy. As always, rooted

19 Jul

Here is a short piece that I wrote regarding the United States and Independence Day.

04 Jul

27 May