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TAKS Commentary, Part One: Mathematics

Posted on: Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 in: Journal, Series

Today, we took the math portion of the TAKS tests. It was very easy, and most of the questions I could do in my head. (I’m not speaking for all people, just myself!) The worst part of it, though, was not the test itself, but what to do afterwards. The only two things the state [...]

Dogs, Railroads, and Robots, Part Two of Three: Railroads

Posted on: Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 in: Series

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m a railhead, and I am utterly fascinated with railroads. Something about a train sparks a kind of delight within me. The roaring engine, the pure power of an iron horse… whatever it is that fascinates me, I don’t know. In fact, there is a quote that I particularly like:
“When I [...]

Dogs, Railroads, and Robots, Part One of Three: Dogs

Posted on: Sunday, March 9th, 2008 in: Series

I own a dog, and he is a Red-bone coon hound. Surprisingly, he doesn’t like water and will stay away from our pool at all costs. But the reason I bring my dog up is that he is not a typical hound. As I mentioned, he hates our pool. Any normal hound will adore water. Also, he really [...]