Monthly Archives: April 2023

If You Believe in ‘Random’ Words, Reconsider

Posted on April 8, 2023 by JMN

Programming code as I understand it is language that tells a computer what to do. It has customarily been written by humans. I’ve written it. Code has to be very literal and deliberate.The machine, traditionally, is clueless as a stump. … Continue reading →

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Teacher Gets Schooled

Posted on April 6, 2023 by JMN

I taught in a country high school in deep rural Texas. I was rubbish at it for 9 out of 10 years — mine is the discredit, I make no excuses. Teaching still gives me bad dreams: A roomful of … Continue reading →

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Stand Tall for the Third Amendment!

Posted on April 3, 2023 by JMN

“I will defend my Second Amendment right to use my musket to defend my Third Amendment right to never, ever allow a British soldier to live in my house.” (Mark Russell, 1932-2023) (Robert D. McFadden, “Mark Russell, Piano-Playing Political Satirist, … Continue reading →

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A Jamaica in Texas

Posted on April 1, 2023 by JMN

Me gusta vivir donde se celebran fiestas de esta índole. ¡Viva la raza humana! ¡Viva la harmonía! ¡Viva la compaginación de los pueblos! ¡Vivan los tamales hechos en casa! San Luis Catholic Church in Yorktown will host its annual Jamaica … Continue reading →

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