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Arks, Alienation, and the Common Good

Arks, Alienation, and the Common Good

There are many who say that we reveal our true character in times of adversity.  If you listen even half-heartedly, you will here this refrain from corporate TV commercials, some political candidates, and most likely your place of employment.  And well, it’s true. Common sense dictates that to defeat Covid-19 we need to come together; we do need to work for the greater good.  And if we haven’t been challenged by adversity yet, we are likely to be before all…

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Teaching Cicero during a Flood, or On the Duties of a Teacher in a Time of Crisis

Teaching Cicero during a Flood, or On the Duties of a Teacher in a Time of Crisis

My third day ever of teaching was on September 11, 2001.  I was teaching Latin to fifth through eighth grade students at Plato Academy in Niles, Illinois just outside Chicago.  I only taught twice a week; my first day had been the previous Tuesday, the day after Labor Day.  Given my lack of teaching experience, it was going to be a tough day no matter what else happened.  But as we know, all hell broke loose that day.  None of…

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