Bertie BFeb 21, 20221 min read185-151“All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed they must rely exclusively on force.” -George Orwell
Bertie BFeb 19, 20221 min readCompliance for GoodCompliance for a cause, but for how long? Freedom fleeting. Family revered, then disparaged. The Common Man commended, then maligned....
Bertie BApr 27, 20213 min readAvoiding Complacency In The ClassroomIn continuing my development as a professional educator, it has become clear to me that this development will be ongoing and...
Bertie BApr 26, 20212 min readDiversifying AssessmentIt is obvious to most in the field of education that it is a disservice to measure student abilities, knowledge, etc. using a single...
Bertie BMar 27, 20212 min readBay Street BulliesAs a season ticket holder for the past two decades, I can’t help but feel a bit jealous when I hear that the majority of the other...
Bertie BJan 30, 20213 min readGoodbye, My LoveI know the title of this post isn’t the most skillful display of phraseology, but sometimes being overly dramatic is the only thing that...
Bertie BSep 17, 20202 min readFor the BirdsI am tired. We’re all tired. I don’t want to turn on the news because I know it will anger me. I haven’t touched Twitter in almost a...
Bertie BAug 25, 20201 min readDNC. RNC. OMG!Do we really have to do this every year? Do we really have to pretend that these conventions are not just a compilation of speeches and...
Bertie BAug 23, 20202 min readCold Shower and Hot Summer: A Match Made In HeavenIt’s hot. It’s humid. It’s gross. In the middle of the winter, so many folks long for these days. Not me. I like winter. I’m Canadian...
Bertie BAug 16, 20202 min readTaken For Granted I am no fan of the current administration, namely the commander in chief. Most of you already know that. I mean, policy disagreements are...
Bertie BAug 8, 20203 min readBeauty ReturnedI feel like I am in a seemingly endless boxing match. I am not losing yet, but there is no clear favorite either. I keep getting hit over...
Bertie BJul 21, 20203 min readGym Still Closed. Now What?I know what you’re thinking. You are wondering what business I have thinking I can write about fitness. First glance at me, and most...