The Random Thoughts of Louis Schmier

I think the questions thrown at me that I find the most curious, and admittedly at times annoying, are: “Are you still teaching?” “Why haven’t you retired yet?” The question is usually wrapped in an air of disbelief. It’s as if they’re wondering why don’t I go off into the wild blue yonder. Because I’m [...]

Boy, am I getting nailed from all corners with accusation of being a self-serving, egotistical, and self-centered braggart. I’m beginning to feel like a dart board in a pub tournament. Well, here is my answer, knowing that more pins will be stuck in the doll. When it comes to teaching, I have a few questions [...]

It was a wet walk this pre-dawn morning. It was a noisy and crunchy walk as well. The air was soggy like a wet sponge this morning. I also had to do some broken field walking around the street litter that at a glance looked liked scattered South Georgia mosquito droppings. It turned out to [...]