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Author Archives: Mark E.P. Roberts
The Best Things In Life
The last month or so has been difficult. Death is such a final visit. You think about the things you wanted to say, the things you wanted to do. But there is something more at work than regret. There is … Continue reading
Joyful Wings: In Memory of Rodenard Warren Davis
Yesterday, we buried my oldest brother. I wrote and delivered his eulogy, and I wanted to share it with you. For the last few weeks, students have been so protective and loving. They helped me manage my emotions during his … Continue reading
Tagged death, eulogy, Haines Point, qu, Rodenard Warren Davis, Ronny
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A Clean Slate
Today is the last day of winter break. I have missed the faces of my students and look forward to reconnecting tomorrow. There are still two weeks left in the semester, and I do not relish the inevitable inquiries … Continue reading
Tagged birthday, grade obsession, new year
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Running the Race….and Then Some
I just got back to DC from New York. My wife and I drove to the Big Apple on Saturday. I had not been there in quite a while. It is always strange returning to a place you once … Continue reading
“John Harvard Walks the Yard” — Reflection on my “Black Experience” at Harvard
“A spirit moves, John Harvard walks the yard, The books stand open and the gates unbarred.” In 1986, Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney penned his poem “Villanelle for an Anniversary” in honor of Harvard’s 375th anniversary. Yesterday, a distinguished woman associated … Continue reading
Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child (revisited)
On April 11, 2011, I wrote a blog post about “whoopings” and the ridiculous notion that beating a child leaves a positive mark. In light of Adrian Peterson’s rationalizations that beatings from his parents made him the father he is … Continue reading
Public Speaking and Life After Death
I have one class of mostly seniors this semester. Of the eighteen students in Public Speaking, all but three will be graduating in the spring. I taught about one-third two years ago in tenth grade English, but most are new … Continue reading
Play Ball!
School begins tomorrow with the 8:05 a.m. bell, ten minutes earlier than the year before. This time, I have no first period class, and I am thrilled. Last year, five of the seven students who failed my class did so … Continue reading
I Missed You Too
I took a long break from blogging to work on a book I am writing about teaching. The last school year ended on a high note. I even got a chance to speak during the graduation ceremonies. I stayed away … Continue reading
Good Friday
I thought I’d share with you a poem I wrote a long time ago. Good Friday Lord, They say today Your Son was killed To save the world from sin, But just next door in 804 They’re fighting over gin. … Continue reading
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