At the school named for a former governor, a social studies teacher has posted pictures (computer-printed) of student and faculty family members serving in the current unpleasantness. Next to the pictures is a sort of paper flag with an explanation of how families would display such a flag in their windows with a blue star for each person (man) serving in the war. Families placed a yellow star over the blue to show someone had been killed. Two of the eight or so stars were yellow, today.

Bored? Under-challenged in you current job? Find a twelve-year-old and explain The Electoral College to him or her. That’ll get you on your toes.

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