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Article by fantasticforrest on January 25th, 2009 at 9:54 pm This is the third of five films I’m using in a class exploring themes of social justice. It’s time for you to share your brilliance once more, as you offer comments with possible discussion questions for my class of adult students. Don’t worry if you haven’t seen the film — just focus on questions about the broad social justice issue. If this interests you, [...]
Article by fantasticforrest on January 24th, 2009 at 11:44 am It’s time for another exciting episode of “May I have a question or two?” I’m teaching a course using five popular culture films that deal with issues of social justice. I need some stimulating discussion questions. It doesn’t matter whether or not you’ve seen the movie. The discussion should focus on the broad issue(s). This one addresses the struggle to retain civil liberties [...]
Article by fantasticforrest on January 23rd, 2009 at 11:07 am Welcome to a series of five posts in which I ignore current events and instead beg you to lend me your brain. I’m teaching a Mature Learning course (students aged 55 and over) in which I’ll show five popular culture films that deal with issues of social justice. And I need some stimulating discussion questions. To…um….y ‘know…stimulate discussion. A stimulating discussion! Is your big [...]
Article by fantasticforrest on January 22nd, 2009 at 2:54 pm Billy Idol’s iconic “Rebel Yell lyrics” inspired me this morning. In the midnight hour she cried- “more, more, more” With a rebel yell she cried- “more, more, more” In the midnight hour babe- “more, more, more” With a rebel yell she cried “more, more, more” More, more, more. Damn, they just don’t write them like that anymore. Billy’s expression in this photo [...]
Article by fantasticforrest on January 21st, 2009 at 7:39 pm So, late in the afternoon of the inauguration, I called a very close female relative whom I love dearly despite her sometimes insane political views [ie she thought Sarah Palin was "perky"]. “Just wanted to see how you were doing,” I said, waiting for her to bring up the inauguration. She skirted the issue as long as she could, then said, “I took a [...]
Article by fantasticforrest on January 20th, 2009 at 11:37 am I couldn’t stop crying this morning. Don’t worry. They were tears of joy. Amazing Children and I watched the Inauguration of President Barack Obama live on television. There were many wonderful moments. I especially loved this part of our President’s speech: For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We [...]
Article by fantasticforrest on January 19th, 2009 at 7:45 pm Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would have celebrated his 80th birthday four days ago. Although he’s been dead half those years, he continues to inspire people with his vision. I love going to youtube to see what people have been moved to create. I wanted to share this one by Alex Vaz. I especially like this because it combines Dr. [...] | Local TV Connect with Facebook |
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