Finding destiny in film – and each other
We all love a film with a good story. This is a story about filmmakers.
Five words essential to understanding teens
I am always in awe of people who speak more than one language. Frankly, mastering English was a bit of a stretch for me (and yes, using the word “master” to describe my language skills is also a bit of a stretch). In high school, I spent three years in Spanish class. Three. Miserable. Years. That is time I can never, ever get back. And yet, after all that torture, the spanglish menu at Taco Bell can still be bewildering.
What kind of relief will mortgage settlement provide?
Big news, but will it make a big difference? On Feb. 9, the Justice Department announced it had struck a settlement approaching $26 billion with the major U.S. mortgage servicers.
Critical thinking cures partisanship
During a recent dinner with friends, the conversation turned to
Neil Berg’s ‘101 Years of Broadway’: A delicious taste of Broadway
The magnificent music of Broadway for a Broadway musical lover is mesmerizing and enthralling. Brilliant music and clever lyrics tell a story that can stir the senses and take you to another place.
Speaker shares inspiring story of the Holocaust
It is history’s best-documented story of genocide, the attempt to extinguish a whole people: the Holocaust.
A generation needs help to keep its dreams alive
What do you think your retirement will be like? If you are like
Sadness looms over Morgan Hill
This “Teacher's Perspective” column was difficult to write today – not because I didn't have enough to say, but from the sad content of what I did have to say. I’m distressed on a number of levels that are related to our school district and our community.





