Author Archives: danieljsmith1990
My one page or less Kevin Durant…rant.
Lost all respect for Kevin Durant this morning when he announced he is taking his talents to Golden State. The ultimate sell out. Understand something, it’s not that he changed teams that bothers me. It’s really not. Even if I … Continue reading
Education Gap
Alfie Kohn, an American author and lecturer who explores the topics of education and human behavior, uses the College Board’s own statistics to prove that there is a positive linear correlation to family income and SAT scores. This is my … Continue reading
“Communion Nazi”
If you watched much TV in the 90s you have definitely seen your fair share of Jerry, George, Kramer, and Elaine on the hit show Seinfeld. In one of my favorite episodes, a new soup restaurant opens up a few … Continue reading
Graduation Suicide
How does one kill time while proctoring an End of Course exam for 4 hours? You write a song in your head. This was what i came up with this morning when i had extra time to reflect on my … Continue reading
Ever want to be a part of a rebellion?
My friends and I talk so often of the epicness unique to rebellion. We talk of how hard it is to replicate the passion and emotion that can only be found in being a part of a rebellion. District 13 … Continue reading
White House Denial
So let me get this straight… Our government spends billions of dollars annually to collect moon rocks on lunar exploration missions, but they choose to cut all White House tours to “save money”? I mean honestly, how much money … Continue reading
My Bracket 2013
It always looks so good before the tournament starts….
Bracketology 2013
The gavel has been dropped. Gonzaga makes history out West. Tears are falling in Big Blue nation (who cares). For weeks this field of teams has been labeled as the biggest toss up for tourny champ we have seen in … Continue reading
Silver Linings Playbook
Why can’t I get this movie out of my head? Lauren and I decided to catch a 3:50 pm matinee showing in the discount theater down the road this afternoon, walking in with no expectations and walking out curious and … Continue reading
Live …
Live “One final paragraph of advice: do not burn yourselves out. Be as I am—a reluctant enthusiast…a part-time crusader, a half-hearted fanatic. Save the other half of yourselves and your lives for pleasure and adventure. It is not enough to … Continue reading