I Stand With The Teachers
In a perfect world, everyone makes a fair amount of money and everyone is happy with their pay. For all of the arguments I see …
Too much homework?
After spending each weeknight up to midnight or more, I figured my 10th grade son deserved a break this weekend: “Let go see the …
Award Season in Newton
Last year, the Newton Upper Upper Falls Area Council established the Ken Newcomb Upper Falls Book Award. Mr. Newcomb wrote the definitive history of …
School Isn’t Everything
Once again, thank you for inviting me to post here. I do not have much to post about this month, but hopefully once school …
Thoughts on the Universality of Proverbs
In a nod to my approaching seventieth birthday, I thought I’d take a break from municipal matters and talk about an aspect of language …
A Little Religion in Newton?
Happy Easter! Belated Happy Purim as well. And a belated Happy Holi for those of the Hindu faith. These past few days have been …
What’s all the fuss about a College Education?
I grew up without a doubt in my mind that I would go to college, get a Masters and probably get a PhD. That’s …
I Have A ‘Radical’ Idea
First off, thank you for the invite to post here. I appreciate it. For those of you who do not know me, my name …
Taunting at High School Sports Events
Last Friday’s nightmarish events at the Catholic Memorial-Newton North basketball game have provoked strong reactions on all sides. The exchange began when some North …
Leadership and Newton’s Achievement Gap
This week, Mayor Warren joined forces with Boston City Council President Michelle Wu to write an opinion article in the Boston Globe. The underlying …