Cherries
After my aunt took me to Hawaii as a college graduation present, I came home with a newfound distaste forContinue Reading
Tag: US History
by Mike
May 5, 2017
Ideals
Once upon a time, I would hear politicians speak of returning the United States to its “Founding Principles,” and IContinue Reading
Facts
Imagine the following scene in a high school classroom near you. “Good morning class! My name is Mr. T andContinue Reading
Hope
Warning: This is a post about the election. If you’re sick of reading about it, stop now. You’re still reading.Continue Reading
Fishing
In the days leading up to the Cub Scout camping trip that we went on in October, my son asked over andContinue Reading
Breathing
Today, I started the fifth week of school. I managed to survive the first four weeks, and I finally feelContinue Reading
Backward
When I first began teaching AP US History, I thought I knew a great deal about our nation’s history. IContinue Reading
by Mike
June 4, 2015
Reading
I don’t really like to travel. Okay, that’s not completely accurate. I enjoy visiting different locations away from home. IContinue Reading
by Mike
May 8, 2015
S
When my wife and I found out that our first born was going to be a boy, we did whatContinue Reading
Half
Teaching AP US History requires me to deal with unpleasant topics from time to time. Slavery is one of thoseContinue Reading
