A Mars – Venus View on Polishing

Differences in How Men and Women Choose to Shine Polishing is Not Just for Appearance The whole idea of “polishing” oneself is an interesting concept. It is, of course, about more than appearance. There is a phycological and social aspect to this as well. More on that a bit later, …
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Education in America – Part II

Higher Education: Public, Private, and Community Institutions Tell Me Again -Why are We Having This Conversation? Education is one of those things people tend to get excited about if they have family members engaged in the education system or they hear of some scandal afoot. But otherwise, it fades in …
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Education in America – Part I: Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools/Home Schooling

A Two-Part Review of Lower and Higher Education in America Education’s Unique Role in American History Over the long term, there might be some things more important for the future of this country than education, but we would be hard pressed to make the case for what is more …
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This is Not Your Father’s Infrastructure

Biden Refines the Term for the 21st Century – Republicans are “Confused” So Just What is Infrastructure? Infrastructure, in the simplest use of the term, refers to the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or a specific enterprise. It is the hardware …
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About This Guy Joe Biden: Two Things You Might Have Missed

A Comparison Often Missed and a Look at Redefining Bipartisanship Something of a Honeymoon All things considered, President Biden is enjoying something of a honeymoon. Not from Congressional Republicans, of course. Moscow Mitch has already started his song of not supporting anything from the Administration. In some ways, that …
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Sleep! A Good Thing or a Bad Thing?

Yes, It Is! What is Sleep, Exactly? Well, as near as I understand the science, we really don’t know, exactly. Sleep, that state of being that consumes about one-third of our lives, is a bit of a mystery. We know it provides a physical and mental recharge of sorts, but …
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