Category Archives: Diet

Lactose Intolerance

Law of Trump Attraction

Posted on May 3, 2016 by sabasabas

What do the Law of Attraction, Scientology, and Donald Trump have in common? Continue reading →

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On Knee Pads and Feminism

Posted on March 11, 2015 by sabasabas

This anecdotal allegory arose after a recent concert by the original Sloths. This band, led by a Rick Springfield doppelganger unable to afford what should be a mandatory quota of Botox and Juvederm but who is nonetheless dedicated to his … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Snow in Tucson

Posted on January 2, 2015 by sabasabas

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English For the Verbally Insane

Posted on December 10, 2014 by sabasabas

* Note – the list below is not original. In fact, it’s been floating around among English teachers for several decades. It deserves to be resurrected and redistributed because I know we can still appreciate a clever turn of phrase. … Continue reading →

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Honey Bee

Posted on December 9, 2014 by sabasabas

Honey Bee by Saba Bennett Hovering, careening, preening, Beguiled by heavy petals gleaming – Alighting for an instant, lucky flower Timeless tongue flicks, honeyed hour Sticky pistils, pollen-smeered Smiling bee, glistening beard Darts off into the yellow fog of noon Yawning … Continue reading →

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Dial Me Up

Posted on October 5, 2014 by sabasabas

Addiction has become an ever-more fascinating concept in the digital age. The common culprits such as alcohol, heroin and meth seem crude and boring compared to post-9/11 contenders like Xbox, smart phones and gadgets. It strikes me that many of … Continue reading →

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You’re Special, So Special

Posted on August 29, 2014 by sabasabas

As a veteran high school English teacher, and particularly one who has taught predominantly gifted and college-bound students, I feel compelled to write about the increasing disparity between resources that are allocated for remediation and resources that are available for … Continue reading →

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Vapor Girl

Posted on May 18, 2014 by sabasabas

This weekend was Tucson’s first official vaping expo. Even if you don’t vape, the phenomenon itself is a fascinating cultural shift that is fundamentally changing public vice.  When I quit smoking six months ago, my e-cig became a transitional crutch, … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Public Education

Posted on April 11, 2014 by sabasabas

  It is heart-wrenching to watch the noble citadel which used to protect public education crumble beneath the weight of inept government intervention. As a 15-year high school English teacher, I watch helplessly as my once-proud profession is slowly, painfully … Continue reading →

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