Sunday I wrote about my Top 10: Favorite Foods. Number #5 barbecue has created a little bit of discussion. So, I have decided to devote an entire post to it. While I do not claim to be a barbecue expert I am from Texas and that is about the same thing. In Texas we are … Continue reading What is Barbecue?
Why Roger Clemens Will Never Be as Great A Pitcher as Nolan Ryan!!!
A couple of years ago I read a discussion in the Houston Chronicle about Roger Clemens and Nolan Ryan and who was the better pitcher. Recent developments have convinced me that Nolan Ryan is and always will be a better pitcher. Here's why. First there is that whole steroid thing. If you have been watching ESPN, the news or not … Continue reading Why Roger Clemens Will Never Be as Great A Pitcher as Nolan Ryan!!!
Top 10: Favorite Foods
#10 Good Queso.Queso not cheese sauce. It must be spicy but not too spicy. Served with warm chips and it is even better. Easy queso recipe: 1 box of Velveeta 1 can Rotel tomatoes 1 can Wolf Brand Chili Dice cheese and dump into crock pot. Be sure to turn crock pot on. Add tomatoes … Continue reading Top 10: Favorite Foods
Biofuels May Contribute to a Greenhouse Effect
According to a recent articles in the New York Times and Discovery News current biofuels may not be much better for the environment than fossil fuels. Two recent studies have found that biofuels may actually produce more greenhouse emissions than conventional fossil fuels. Previous studies have not considered the conversion of natural ecosystems to farmland. … Continue reading Biofuels May Contribute to a Greenhouse Effect
One Tough Mama
Updated Saw this on the news today about a mother in Jacksonville who found a creative way to handle her son's misbehavior. Her second grade son had gotten in trouble for being rude to his teacher. She decided to get his attention in a big way. She and her son stood on the sidewalk with a … Continue reading One Tough Mama
What Do You Think?
Ok, this one may be an urban legend but I thought it was interesting. In fact, I think the probability that it an urban legend is extremely high. However it is still interesting. In 1997. at student from Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair. He was attempting … Continue reading What Do You Think?
Top 10: Things My Students Have Said or Done
After teaching for over 10 years I have quite a collection of humorous things my students have said or done. Thought I would share a few of my favorites. All names or other identifying information has been changed to protect the innocent and not so innocent. #10 From a college history class: New England is … Continue reading Top 10: Things My Students Have Said or Done
