The Distasteful Lunch Idea

Recently Representative Jack Kingston (R-GA 1st. District), spoke to the Jackson County Republican Party, about the Federal School Lunch Program. In his remarks, Kingston proposed having student recipients of the school lunch program sweep the cafeteria floors, in exchange for receiving a free or reduced lunch. Presumably, his reasoning has to do with a 16…

Shirts

We wear them with pride to support the team. They are the articles of clothing we put on to display our pride! After years of wearing branded shirts, with company names and manufacturer partners, I’ve been able to fill a closet full of them. As each shirt grows a little tight, or takes up too…

Thinking Outside the Rubric

In the midst of final exams, my daughter went to school early three days during the week. Preparing for final exams? No, she was spending time working on a clay box for social studies class. It is debatable as to whether a grade is even assigned for that clay box. It was also debatable as…

Responding to Responders

It was a great day to celebrate American resilience and honor heroes. It was a great day to act instead of watching. It was the type of day I will always remember. On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, scouts converged on Gwinnett Fire Station 24 in order to thank and honor our local heroes and…