Wow, you’re actually here?! It’s raining buckets out there; I got soaked just getting my school supplies from the car. Anyway, come on in – the coffee’s hot and strong. Continue reading “Saturday Morning Coffee: Run Around in Circles”
Prepping for the March for History
The recent marches for science have historians across academic fields wondering if we should hold a March for History. Of course, the discussion has already become, “Well, shouldn’t it be a March for Humanities?” Which, I’m fine with. This is what happens when historians try to plan anything.
Be that as it may, my signs are ready:
I designed them with a white background, so keep that in mind 🙂


Reflections on the Inaugural Address
The more I meditated on President Trump’s inaugural address over the weekend, the more I realized I needed to write something. This is the result. Continue reading “Reflections on the Inaugural Address”
The History Lesson [A Limerick]
This week’s limerick challenge is based on the prompt “over the years.” Since April I’ve been pondering this article from Chris Gehrz of the Pietist Schoolman. Â And so, when the prompt was given, my mind went immediately to history; of course, this would probably happen anyway, given that I, too, teach history. Continue reading “The History Lesson [A Limerick]”
Socrates and Caesar Walk into a Classroom
Here’s what’s been happening in my classroom as of late: Continue reading “Socrates and Caesar Walk into a Classroom”
Teaser Tuesday: The Reformation
Like the changing of the seasons, the Wheel of Time has turned ’round to Teaser Tuesday.
