Until We Get It Done (On My Meeting with Zohran Mamdani)
A couple of Saturdays ago, I had an existential question that I couldn’t grapple over. “Do you think I should go canvass?” My wife, knowing who I was, neither confirmed…
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The Triumph of the Human Spirit
Cold Stone Creameries, Saturday.Michael Jackson blaring through the stereos above while some kids dance to it. I’m chillin’ with my girl, scooping up on Cookie
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS MY FRIEEEEENDS!!!!
:: screams this in hi-def:: We are the champions, my friends!!!!We kept on fighting till the end!!!!!We are the champions!!!!We are the champions!!!!Nobody’s perfect!!!!Because we
Not About My Salary, But More About My Reality
Am I sure I want to make this kind of leap?Why leave the confined of a blog where I amassed what feels like thousands of
Ewing and I
An idol. The biggest of superstars. A warrior and a man all the same. That sweet fade-away. The sweat-drenched NY Knicks jersey, emblazoned with the
Smell What I’m Cooking
I’m telling you; this homeroom of mine is going to drive me insane before the age of … however old I am. The restless nights
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
“That’s so gay.”“What a fuckin’ homo!” “No, no, that’s it. You’re gay and that’s it.” “Que maldito maricon del diablo (What a damn faggot from
Short Notes: Make A Wish
1. Some of my readers will most definitely hate me for this, but fuck it: I’m not feeling the Stevie Wonder version of “Happy Birthday.”
The Rumors Are True
It is my birthday. More on that later.
The Dream Upgraded: Reactions
Two school years ago or so, when Rosa Parks died, I wrote the word “nigger” in chalk, and took the time to educate my children
The Dream Upgraded
It all started when we had our ELA tests and the kids were acting out, and really, acting out. After a while, I just got
Short Notes: Somewhere In The Middle
A few notes of interest: 1. Yes, I cleaned up around here. Click refresh, and tell me what happens to that header. Do it a
El Niagara en Bicicleta (The Niagara on Bicycle)
2 weeks ago or so, I watched Charlie Wilson’s War, and I must say, this movie had my attention the whole movie. I was enthralled
Broken Wings
It’s a draft. I throw caution to the wind on this one, whatever that means …“Broken Wings” by Jose Vilson GroundedNo lift while G_d sweeps
FreeCell for Emancipators
Today was one of those defining moments for my homeroom. For those of you new to this blog, my homeroom is basically a sixth grade
Short Notes: Shut Up Or Else!
Click for the huge version of this image. I personally like how I condensed my year into a picture. I wish I could have put
Paranoid Android
Today would have been a regular day at the office, had it not been for a terrible observation and an overall feeling of listlessness from
Everyday Above Ground is a Good One
Apparently, I’m going to the National Council of Teachers for Mathematics National Conference in April. I don’t know if you heard, but I’m kind of
In Love With Two Women
A few weekends ago, I went to AnnMary’s crib, where I got to see Ray and my godson, Josiah. He’s a little browner now (as
Short Notes: All You Need Is (Link) Love
So before I continue my post, let me ask you a question: what do you think would happen to me if the higher-ups found out
The Great Dissenters
A certain unease across the school has settled in and has taken a life of its own. It’s similar to that poltergeist we keep hearing
About My Blog: Just Omissions
I had over 200 views on my latest end-of-the-year blog, which is awesome, and duly appreciated. I put out a lot of my personal life
L’Chayim: I Wish For You 100 Years of Success, But It’s My Time
Ah yes, a year in review, and how better to end the year than the same way I started it: discussing the things I learned.
The Dawning of the Age of an Aquarian
I feel like I’m exposing myself a bit with what I’m about to post, but I’m a big believer in astrology. I don’t necessarily believe
Bob and Weave
I’ve been tagged by JD to do the 7 Things Meme. I really thought I got hit with this meme, but it was really the
On the 1st Day of Christmas …
I got a gift from my stepfather. It’s weird because frankly I don’t expect anything from him and never have, but indeed I have this
Short Notes: Those Are Some Sexy Branches
A few notes: – I honestly can’t wait till A Christmas Story comes on TBS. If you don’t know what the hype is about, watch
Reminding Me of Self
At this point, everyone’s frustrated. The students have been on a huge sugar rush for the last 3 weeks, sucking on Jolly Ranchers of all
Would You Take My Picture?
I tried my best to impress Sue of SpeechTeach, since I asked to be tagged to this meme. As far as who’s tagged after this,
As Legend Has It
Everyone’s abuzz over the latest Will Smith world-savior flick I Am Legend, and I’m pretty sure if America had to pick 3 people to save
Short Notes: Lo Que No Ves
A few short notes: – What I’m Listening To: Zion, “Zun Da Da”Babyface, “Wonderful Tonight” (originally by Eric Clapton)Juan Luis Guerra, “El Niagra en Bicicleta”
Shower (and Sleet) The People
Today was the Penny Harvest Field Day for my school, and I, along with the principal, assistant principal, and 14 Penny Harvesters from my school,
I Realize …
I saw this on MySpace as a meme of some sort and I stole it. For my MySpace friends who’ve read my last “I Realize,”
Stars Directing Our Fate
I’m already in a funk on Friday because, frankly, I didn’t get enough sleep. I can’t talk about why I was in this public space,
Short Notes: Don’t Stop Believing
Believe it or not, mi gente, I do listen to the oddest of tracks. My latest iPod additions include: The New York Knicks suck. And
Hooray Accountability …
I like sitting down listening to Beatles’ “Strawberry Fields Forever” and thinking whether they had a worry in the world while smoking their drugs in
