Dumb Assery
What’s the Deal with “Earthing?”
Earthing, or what is sometimes called “grounding”, is the idea that humans can benefit from being in electrical contact with the ground. The idea takes various forms, but most are based on the idea that contact with the ground causes free electrons to rush into the body to maintain a adequate supply to optimize various bodily processes such as immune system function, endocrine system function, etc. Earthing is often used as a rationale for walking barefoot or in Read More...
Is This the Worst Parenting Advice Ever?
“Kids should not be running in ‘minimalist footwear’ at all and, as in other shoes, should be wearing brand name running shoes with good motion control, cushioning, etc.”
- David Davidson, D.P.M., president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), Running Times Magazine, April 2010
Parents: Where does this statement rank as the worst advice you’ve ever heard?
I think you can guess where I’d cast my vote. This ranks right up there Read More...
Good Teachers Versus Bad Teachers
After spending 12 years in a high school classroom, I learned some valuable lessons related to the art of teaching. Among the most valuable lessons was the idea that students are sculptures, not paintings.
When painting, the artist slathers paint on a blank canvas to create something that previously did not exist. When sculpting, the artist carefully removes materials to reveal the art that existed within the stone.
Likewise, bad teachers believe it is their job Read More...
