Posted on Thursday, 11th March 2010 by Bill Bean
Hard to imagine getting sentimental over a vehicle. Especially one as non-unique or special as my old blue van but I am. Thick and thin. That’s what I’ve been through with this trusted steed. John Sprouse, of Bill Estes Chevrolet, sold me this 1994 Chevy Astro in 1996. It was an above average van. Not [...]
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Posted on Monday, 22nd February 2010 by Bill Bean
I think high schools need to get serious about helping kids prepare to be adults. Parents and family have the first responsibility, and I would toss in faith and similar communities, but if we’re going to have public schools and require attendance, let’s make them more effective. My two big issues are health and money. [...]
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Posted on Tuesday, 27th October 2009 by Bill Bean
This NY Times article caught me off-guard. It is provocative and slightly disturbing as it pegs me squarely. Going Offline In Search Of Freedom ~ Peggy Orenstein “In my slightly less agonizing situation, the trap is more of a bait and switch: the promise is of infinite knowledge, but what’s delivered is infinite information, and [...]
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Posted on Sunday, 25th October 2009 by Bill Bean
“Calgon Take Me Away” was a popular slogan back in the day. “Purell Take Me Away” might be most appropriate now. It’s been at least a year since I was sick, maybe a little longer. Looks like that good, long run is over. Fearful that I may be set upon by the flu, I’ve looked [...]
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Posted on Monday, 2nd March 2009 by Bill Bean
Recently, I’ve been attempting to reengage with books. People who know me know I love books. But I have been in a reading slump for sometime. Twyla Tharp’s The Creative Habit is a book I’m trying to read a little every day. After two chapters i can already say I’m glad I picked it up. [...]
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