Matthew's Thoughts

5 Qualities of a Good Teacher
Not all teachers are created equal. Depending on how you look at it, this is either a good or a bad thing. For me, it sits somewhere in between. Students should experience a variety of teaching personalities. They should

The Mirror’s Reflection
I never liked speeding and probably check my rearview mirrors more often than needed. It may also sound a bit

Barbershops Near Me
The barbershops I go to now are just like the ones I went to when I was a teenager. Men

Books That Can Help, Whether Or Not You Teach English
I’m not exactly exactly sure when I became such a book nerd. There was a time when I was really

Starbucks and the Homeless
Starbucks was my last errand. I left my condo to quickly grab two things: ground beef and a bottle of

The Lox Dipset Verzuz, Brotherhood & Black Men’s Mental Health
I almost forgot it was the night that The Lox would be facing Dispet until one of my boys texted,

It’s August Already
I got queasy this morning. When I unplugged the charging cord from my phone I realized it was now August.
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