PinnedSamuel R. JohnIncinerating tradition, the basicsI’d first flirted with Sociology in high school, taking a semester during my junior year. I fell in love with the subject in college…5 min read·Aug 4, 2023----
Samuel R. JohnA Cinco de Mayo Message to the WorldWhat does Cinco de Mayo mean to you?5 min read·May 5, 2024----
Samuel R. JohnBanning Books for Fun and ProfitWhen you ban books about banning books, things get weird and bad. Dystopia: not even once.4 min read·Apr 15, 2024----
Samuel R. JohnEnemies of my enemyThe latest Wisecrack video “The Politics of American Comedy” makes reasonable points in its analysis of the continuing bifurcation of the…3 min read·Apr 14, 2024----
Samuel R. JohnSelective ReadingA personal story tying together my most beloved childhood memories and professional challenges in the heart of Christian conservatism.5 min read·Apr 13, 2024----
Samuel R. JohnClassroom reflectionsObservations and reflections from teaching English in R4 min read·Mar 16, 2024----
Samuel R. JohnClassroom ReflectionsSeveral experiences last week showed that keeping up with professional development is hardly “just academic.”3 min read·Mar 10, 2024----
Samuel R. JohnBook review: WeirdReviewed: Weird - The power of being an outsider in an insider world.7 min read·Mar 3, 2024----
