by Kurt Thigpen | May 24, 2020 | Memo from the Middle
Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Vernon Law dispatched wisdom along with his legendary fastball, once saying; "Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards." So true. Experience has taught us that school systems...
by Kurt Thigpen | May 10, 2020 | Memo from the Middle
If we want to save ourselves from the current scourge of a virus that's got so many of hunkered down and unproductive, Nevada businesses are the surest vehicle to drive us down the road to recovery. It's time for Nevada leaders to begin implementing a plan...
by Kurt Thigpen | Apr 22, 2020 | Memo from the Middle
Being stuck at home, many of us find ourselves turning to Disney (or other) channels in search of comfort and inspiration. Viewing animated classics like Frozen help to reassure us with themes that touch upon isolation, family and love. Relevant stories for sure — as...
by Kurt Thigpen | Apr 19, 2020 | Memo from the Middle
Being stuck at home, many of us find ourselves turning to Disney (or other channels) in search of comfort and inspiration. Viewing animated classics like Frozen help to reassure us with themes that touch upon isolation, family and love. Relevant stories for sure — as...
by Kurt Thigpen | Apr 5, 2020 | Memo from the Middle
Heading toward an uncertain future, Robert Frost, America’s legendary poet laureate, paused … before deciding to take “the road less traveled.” Nevada is fast-approaching a coronavirus crossroads of our own. How long do we continue down the...
