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Ban “6-7” (And While We’re at It, Let’s Redefine “Poop”)

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Slang evolves. I understand that. But when students toss around “6-7” without realizing it traces back to a police code for a reported death, it isn’t edgy—it’s uninformed. Words carry weight. If we’re going to redefine everything because it sounds cool in a lyric or on TikTok, we might as well make “poop” mean delicious and “detention” mean spa day. At least then we’d know we were being ridiculous on purpose. Continue reading →

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Stranger Things—What Do You Do for an Encore After Something Monumental?

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Stranger Things finale delivers closure, nostalgia, and emotional payoff without losing its soul. After nearly a decade, the Duffer Brothers gave us an ending that feels earned—and deeply personal. Continue reading →

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