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   While a teacher was absent from a NJ elementary school, the substitute teacher continued the lesson plan with a huge FAIL! Or did she??      An African American fifth grader was sold in an auction by white students in her class.  This was a mock slave trade.  Allegedly, cash only posters were hung up.  Whoa! Needless to say, parents are fuming.      This story opens my mind to the great educational drbate, W. E. Dubois vs. Booker T. Washington".     Booker T. Washington was born a slave but became a very prominent historical educator.  He founded the Tuskeegee Institute to educate teachers. Washington believed blacks should accept discrimination, work hard and gain material prosperity.  On the other hand, W. E. Dubois, decorated sociologist and civil rights activist, disagreed with Mr. Washington.  Dubois is a founding officer of the NAACP. He believed change would come thru education.  In other words, one believed in learning by doing and the other was more classroom bas

         After complaining for about a month and walking like Quasimoto, I finally took my behind to physical therapy.  I'm thoroughly happy with the outcome. I freakin' ecstatic!!!  Good News. Good News!! Doc says there was no sign of a meniscus problem nor a mcl tear.  Its Norse of a structural problem.  He stated that because I run long distance my hips don't want to. Lol. They tighten up and therefore puts alot of pressure on the knee.  I got a massage to remove some of the swelling. He said there was a significant amount of swelling in there.  After the massage, I did some really light exercises and was free to go.      Overall, I am very pleased with the outcome and glad I chose PT rather than going to the orthopedist. I saved a crap load of 💰.  Why? You ask.  Well an ortho probably would have run a lot of tests then come to the same conclusion as the PT. So, for now I will work on strengthening my hips. I love this run journey. You learn so much about yourself.

   I made it to the CNN Tower to pick up my bib for the GA Publix half Marathon. I limped all the way there.  I did ask about deferring but the answer was no.😭😭😭😭.  My left knee is ruining my life!!  After I picked up my bib and tee, I had to put my foot up on a garbage can and chill!   I love my Saucony sneakers but...😢😢😢.God willing I will get to do it next year.  The good news is I got to drop Mrs. Ruby off for her 1st marathon.  

        "THE CASE OF THE POOPY RUN"      By now, we've heard of the runner, Mikal Ekvall, that poooped himself to finish his half marathon. He finished 21st Let me say first that I respect him and applaud his finish. Afterall, the slogan is "Finish Strong". No one said you have to finish clean !😂😂😂     To those that don't know of him, you have question.  Why did this happen? and How can I prevent this from happening to me? Well, Holy Crap! I got info for you.       First, if you have any abdominal ailments such as Irritable Bowel Syndrsome or  Chron's Disease, these may be triggers while running. According to, TheMayo Clinic, some other possible cause may include: movement of the organs, decreased blood flow to the intestines, changes in the intestinal hormone secretion and preface anxiety or stress.  As with anything, get a physical beforehand.        After, you have been medically cleared to run, Prep! Prep! Prep! Yes, preparation is key

                 The Deadly Dentists      Ben Ellis, Marcellous Robinson and Jerry Coleman are dead after having their wisdom teeth extracted.  Now, their families are left heartbroken and grief stricken.  The three died in separate incidents 16 hours to three days after their procedures.      The article details how we can try to prevent this from happening again. Make sure if you (or your child) are having wisdom teeth extracted, you're using an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, not just a dentist.  Schedule a consultation appointment where the risks and benefits are thoroughly explained to you by the surgeon and/or one of their staff members.  Ask if there are specific risks in this case.  For example: Are your teeth close to nerves or sinus cavities?  You should not feel rushed nor feel that the surgeon has no time for your questions.  Get another opinion if the surgeon is brusque, rude or seems distracted.  Check for complaints against your surgeon by contacting the

      Free Education Movement      Tennessee Governor, Bill Haslam, a Republican, is the pioneer of free college education.  Three years ago, Haslam pushed for and passed a bill that allows all new high school graduates in the state to attend community college for free, making history. Tennessee was the first state to do so.      Te chnical schools are also free to residents, no matter how long ago they graduated. Haslam is at it again, trying to pass a law  that would make it the first state to offer free community college to nearly all adults who do not have a post-secondary degree or certificate.      TIts is great news. College is difficult.  A huge burden has been lifted as many will not have to worry how they will pay. On top of that they can save money and not have a huge debt to pay once graduating. Let me know what you think. Comment 👇  and Follow.   Resources News courtesy of http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/southern-republican-governor-leading-free-coll

    "The Microbes Are Coming; Look Out"      Ok, they aren't that big, in fact they can't be seen with the human eye without a microscope. But, big things come in small packages.  Cliché yes but truth indeed.  These tiny microbes pose a huge threat to society.  One deadly strain has already hit the U.S. in many of its major states including NY reporting approximately 28 cases.  Other states include: Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey.  The deadly infection of which I am speaking is called Candida Auris.  It is a fungal infection that once in the bloodstream can be fatal.  It poses a serious risk to those working in the Healthcare setting and some of its most vulnerable patients, those on ventilators.  This infections has already hit other countries such as Colombia, Pakistan Kowit, the United Kingdom and several other countries, killing 60% of those afflicted with it. News of this illness comes only one month after the WHO (World Health Organization)