Monthly Archives: September 2007

Just the facts, please

Posted on September 13, 2007 by igalindo

As a former principal of a private school I suppose I can be accused of being biased on the issue of private “vs.” public schools, parental choice, vouchers, etc. The school I served was in Miami with a 93% minority … Continue reading →

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Things that would cause me to walk out on worship

Posted on September 12, 2007 by igalindo

Due warning: this is a rant of uncommon impatience. Now that I’m on the other side of the pulpit, in the pews as part of the congregation, I find that my impatience with “bad worship” has increased. This summer I … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 11, 2007 by igalindo
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What’s the key? Do you know?

Posted on September 7, 2007 by igalindo

I’m the kind that’s wired with a thirst for knowledge and wisdom. As a child one of my favorite books was Proverbs, in the Bible. My dad introduced me to it, extolling the virtues of acquiring wisdom. Seeking wisdom and … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Books

Posted on September 6, 2007 by GregR

I was in High School when I first heard about businesses keeping “two sets of books”. My father was a manufacturer’s representative, and he dealt with small, medium, and large sized companies. Almost all of them, he told me, kept … Continue reading →

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Jedus Mek De Bline Man See

Posted on September 5, 2007 by mcanaday

During my late high school and college years I drove a Royal Crown Cola truck delivering RC Colas (no moon-pies!) in Beaufort County, South Carolina. My daily routes led me into the backwater areas of the lowcountry. Every Friday I … Continue reading →

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“Thinking educationally”: more basic educational questions

Posted on September 5, 2007 by igalindo

At a recent consultation with a school I once again encountered the dilemma faced by school leaders who lack a background in the field of education. This school has been in existence for ten years, well past the “make it … Continue reading →

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On mentoring

Posted on September 4, 2007 by igalindo

I continue to be fascinated with how people are enamored with the idea of mentoring. It seems to have a romantic hold on people’s imagination. I recently received an e-mail from a friend who is a college program director. She … Continue reading →

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Paglia on Religion and the Arts in America

Posted on September 3, 2007 by igalindo

Arion: A Journal of Humanities and the Classics is a favorite journal that, when I have opportunity, savor more than just read. It fills the lacuna of my formal cultural education. The on-line version of Arion journal for Spring/Summer 2007 … Continue reading →

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