The Republican caucus was interesting.  The speakers were not exciting, but telling.  The crowd was even more telling.  Take a look and see what you see of the audience.  I tried to get the largest clump I could.  The location is Shawnee Mission East.  I wasn't able to make the Democratic caucus, and I kick myself.  Crazy thing about having a kid's birthday. . .

And, oh yeah, Ron Paul showed up to speak at the second session.  Below is a banner that spoke to those who paid for the caucus.  The interesting part is when you get past the big name politicians, and you get to the PACs. 

Images of men and women

So, what are we telling our kids?  What is important?  The clothing is "cute".  But, does it establish an understanding of what is expected?  Are there hidden messages?  What are your thoughts?

Wow.  I got to eat a very personal, private dinner with the author of our text book.  There were an additional nine college professors, and the woman who sent the invitations.  It was an incredible pleasure to sit with him.  My students gave me a list of questions to ask the author.  He was a liberal New Yorker, with a jagged outlook.  He was a lot of fun to talk to, to bounce ideas off of, and to spend an evening.  The guy is very sharp and very interesting.  As he got comfortable with me, he took to punching me in the arm.