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About David W. Boles

Publishes 14 blogs through BolesBlogs.com. Teaches via BolesUniversity.com. Publishes through BolesBooks.com. Lives at Boles.com.

How to Teach a Film Course

Teaching a course on film can be one of the major joys of the educational process as long as both instructor and student are on the same page of expectation.  You cannot spend class time watching the assigned movies.  You … Continue reading

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Analysis of the Pagan Mind

I was called a “Pagan” — and then a “Heathen” — the other day by someone who doesn’t know me.  Heathen was added, I’m guessing now, because my facial expression must have conveyed a confused look for the definition of … Continue reading

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Forsaking the Unholy Trinity: Animal Flesh, Caffeine and Sugar

As an always-foraging Vegan, I was encouraged to read this in the New York Times about eating fake meat that still tastes like chicken: Would I rather eat cruelly raised, polluting, unhealthful chicken, or a plant product that’s nutritionally similar … Continue reading

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The Psychology Book Review

Late last night, UPS rang my bell and I was surprised to be handed a book from DK Publishing submitted for review simply titled — The Psychology Book — and I immediately ripped open the box, broke the book’s binding, … Continue reading

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