Monthly Archives: February 2018

Oh boys

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Thomas_Easterling

Go to a department store–any department store, whether it’s brick and mortar or online–and measure the difference between the clothes that get sold to girls, and the the clothes that get sold to boys. The girls’ section is invariably richer. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Gender Issues, Politics | 18 Comments

What Do We Want from Schools

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Thomas_Easterling

I had hoped, by now, to be able to discuss the new funding formula for public education in Mississippi. Unfortunately, that formula is still under lock and key. What I’ve heard about it is that it’s student-based rather that school … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Education | 17 Comments

Dark and Time Travel

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Thomas_Easterling

My wife and I have just finished the first season of Dark on Netflix. I’m not a sci-fi fan–I know, it’s a real, moral shortcoming on my part–but Dark poses questions about time travel that wakened my inner philosopher. I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Pop Culture, Science | 12 Comments

Most Painful Super Bowl Ad

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Thomas_Easterling

Last night’s Super Bowl was just what the NFL needed: an exciting, well-played game, largely devoid of controversy, full of compelling drama. The ads, however, were duds. The Alexa commercial was clever. The NFL’s house ads with Eli Manning and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Pop Culture, Sports | 15 Comments