Author Archives: Neal Locke

New Face

It’s been awhile since we added a new bloggie, but here’s a new face. Make him feel welcome as you have done so often before…

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I’ll make it easy for you…

People! What must I do to get you to document your sources correctly? No, don’t tell me..I know. I’ll make it easy for you: This is how you do it. Pay special attention to online sources.

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To the Stars…

Looks like the curriculum for the 2004-2005 Academic Decathlon Season is finally in. I’m psyched about the Super Quiz topic: Astronomy! Looks like the “America” theme is out the window, and “Classical Empires” (Egypt, Rome, Greece, etc.) are in. Not … Continue reading

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Yellow Ribbons and Blue Baby Cribs

The sky is clear blue with only a few wisps of white cloud. The sun, as always in El Paso, is a warm yellow, making it all in all a lovely day. I’m sitting in the courtyard outside the front … Continue reading

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Live From ???

Right now I’m somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Nowhere, of course, is that wide expanse of dirt, brush, lizards and sunshine we call West Texas. Amy’s taken over the driving so I can get a quick blog in before … Continue reading

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MWL: The Man Who Read To Me

I was listening to the “Lord of the Rings” soundtrack tonight, and it reminded me of something I wrote on Christmas day a few months ago. It’s just a short reflection entitled, “To Michael W. Locke: The Man Who Read … Continue reading

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An Honor and a Privilege

One of the things I like most about blogging is the opportunity to express myself, to make my voice heard. About two and a half hours ago, I expressed myself in a different way, again making my voice heard: I … Continue reading

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