It's a new school year. Unfortunately, it's the same leadership and the same recession as last year. School is about to start and I am trying to get permission to go out and fund this activity. It boggles the mind that there is reluctance but there it is.

The first hurdles overcome. I have two affiliated school administrators to deal with - both signed off on the concept. The next step is determining the curriculum and developing the selection criteria - I refuse to let the administration take over; it will either turn into a perk for the 'pets' or serve their political agenda.



Then it's the fun part - raising money. Of course, principals love this kind of stuff - and then tell you that there is no money. I hope to work with the local… Continue

I am a teacher. Most of the young men and women I teach come from single-parent households, that parent often female. While I have tremendous respect for moms, they aren't that great at instilling masculine values and virtues.



For the past year or so, I have been toying with the idea of a 'Gentleman's Society'. This after school program will consist of several sessions, all mandatory. Topics range from etiquette to how to shake hands to interviewing to camping. Towards the end of… Continue