Old-School Confidential

The fitness life discussion continues.  M & J refer to the place of doctors and medical physical therapists in the fitness portfolio. The positive narcotic effect of exercise is highlighted. The enormous benefit of including an exercise regime in the travel schedule is illustrated by brief anecdotes of a few visited locations: North Scottsdale, Puerto Rico, London,  New York, Tucson, LA, Aspen, Atlantic City, Lisbon, Middleburg, San Simeon, Boca Raton.  Bullitt, our turbo charged AMG roadrunner, arrives in full travel garb with carry-on Tumi slung over one wing.  He is “Peeved Off” regarding traveling hassles. Bag checkers and TSA beware!  

The Valley of the Sun encourages a fitness lifestyle.  Malissa & John start with a lab work report card of vital stats from the VA.  General chatter touches on fitness quandries: Outside or inside, morning or night, age, man or woman, alone or as a team. Specifics outline ANAEROBIC with emphasis on upper body and core strengthening. AEROBIC follows with highlighting techniques to heighten heart rate.  STRETCHING & YOGA take up slack as complementary activities. Plus, Bullitt leads a “Pet Peeve” discussion of improper dawn and dusk driving: CYCLISTS & JOGGERS keep an eye out!

The exploration of education issues is concluded with examination of Northwestern & the University of Chicago. Several strong players emerge: For Northwestern: Bergen Evans (Shakespeare illuminator ); Dr. J.Allen Hynek (astronomer to Spielberg’s “Close Encounters…”) ; and, Charles Moskos (sociologist to the military.) For the University of Chicago: Bud Fackler (Dean, Executive MBA Program); and, Merton Miller (Noble Laureate). These educators complete the pantheon of Influencers started in Episode 1. Can the New School environment produce such teachers ?  M & J think not.  Plus, Bullitt highlights the frustration of present day packaging in “Pet Peeve” section!

To explore education issues, Malissa & John examine J's academic provenance. Several strong pedagogical presences emerge:  Fundamentals and discipline from the the Sisters at St. Francis Grammar; superb curricula/faculty and school art collection from Nettie McKinnon at Oak Jr HS; new math (SMSG) from math chair Frank Allen at Lyons Twp HS. Plus, Bullitt (Road Runner) takes on leaf blowers and challenges Eli Musk in "Pet Peeve" section!