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Starting a month of malevolent frights

Let me take a break, just for this post, from my usual focus on education and technology. buy azithromycin online buy azithromycin no prescription generic  Today is the first of October, and I’d like to do something different in honor … Continue reading →

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My business after two years

Two years ago this week I announced the launch of my consulting company.  Since I promised to be transparent about this work, here’s an update and reflection on how BAC has gone so far. buy prednisone online buy prednisone no … Continue reading →

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Teaching the Future

I’d like to announce the launch of a project I’ve had a small role in.  Teach the Future is a new effort to help teachers at all levels, K-16+, introduce futures thinking into classes. TtF is developing starter kits for … Continue reading →

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George Howard Brett II, 1948 – 2015

Today my friend George Brett died.  He was 67. I want to write about him now. George inspired and taught me with every conversation.  He had a gift for looking hard at people, weighing them to see what they needed, … Continue reading →

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Two years without caffeine

In December 2012 I abruptly stopped consuming caffeine.  I used to drink more caffeine than any of you, almost certainly, so going cold turkey and remaining decaffeinated was a major step.  (Why did I do this?  You can find the … Continue reading →

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Snowed on, locked down, raiding electrons and getting zotted: a week of storms

Readers and other audiences often express curiosity about my family’s homesteading life.  So I thought I’d share a story of that experience in extremity.  I also want to get it down while it’s still fresh in memory. Last Tuesday a … Continue reading →

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Ten personal books: a bibliophilic glance

I’ve received multiple versions of the following request on Facebook this month: “In your status, list 10 books that have stayed with you in some way. Don’t take more than a few minutes and do not think too hard. They … Continue reading →

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Returning to optimism

This week I received two doses of idealism, which made me realize I’d sunk into something like pessimism of late.  As a result I’m more optimistic about the future, despite everything. The first jolt came from a tv interviewer, who … Continue reading →

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Joining the New Media Consortium

This week I’m excited to report that I’ve joined the staff of the New Media Consortium (NMC) as their new senior researcher. NMC and I go back a while.  I’ve been involved with NMC many times over the years. buy furosemide online … Continue reading →

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Starting a business: one year of success

One year ago I launched Bryan Alexander Consulting and changed my life.  It’s been a wild ride, and a successful one.  Since I vowed to share this work through social media, I’ll use this post to reflect back on year … Continue reading →

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