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Re: Why It’s Imperative to Teach Empathy to Boys

flowersjustin — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 22:37:13 -0000

I'm a teacher - and, I realize I'm coming into this discussion late but: I think the real problem that this article and much of the discussion points to is a belief that boys don't have empathy, and that they need to have it shown to them.

This is absolutely ridiculous! Over and over again I hear this myth - and see everyone just accept it as if it were a natural law.

And, in spite of this - as a middle school teacher who encounters hundreds of boys day in and day out throughout the year - I know that boys have just as much (and in many cases more) empathy than girls!

I would add that the type of empathy and role-playing you're going to see boys engage in with "dolls" is the exact same type they already engage in with action figures (also sometimes referred to as "dolls" - because that's what they are!).

Let's quit acting like boys are broken and start treating them like what they are: not girls.

Re: Shelter from the Living Dead

flowersjustin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:44:45 -0000

Nice, and some great commentary there! The only reason people invariably shy away from buildings is that there is no real escape plan. Once you're in a building that is zombie occupied, you're in it for the long haul. Which is fine if a helicopter happens along - but what if you run out of supplies before help comes? Basically, in a tall building you're trapped.

Re: Things Steve Jobs didn’t say

flowersjustin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:37:06 -0000

I'm fairly certain that he didn't mention tethering because Phil Schiller talked about it already at the release of the previous version of the iphone. It's something that has already been available outside of the US, and nothing has changed from Apple's standpoint - they've had tethering for a year now.

Talking about tethering now, from Apple's standpoint, is probably a bit like touting the iPhone 4's ability to cut, copy and paste.

Re: Lisa Taylor, Stan Wojewodski, Jr, and Isabella Russell Ides

flowersjustin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:53:57 -0000

Hey Isabella! Thanks so much for being a part of the show and sharing what you're working on with us.

Re: Copenhagen: Or the Case of the undead Cat

flowersjustin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:23:22 -0000

Thanks, I can't wait to see Copenhagen!

Re: Copenhagen: Or the Case of the undead Cat

flowersjustin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:28:26 -0000

Thanks! And yes, you are a geek.

Re: Bart Weiss and Taylor Mac

flowersjustin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:23:23 -0000

Patrick, thanks for the review! I'm going to see his show this weekend and I've been looking forward to it - and even more so now that I've read this.

Re: Shivaun O’Casey: Daughter of Playwright, Sean O’Casey

flowersjustin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:08:27 -0000

Just thought I'd update - it looks like iTunes is updating the feed again. While you're in iTunes don't forget to write a review!

Re: Shivaun O’Casey: Daughter of Playwright, Sean O’Casey

flowersjustin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:05:07 -0000

You bet,

And, I think it's solved - there was an issue with the podcast feed to itunes. I've fixed it, and we should know for sure in a few hours - or whenever itunes decides to update again.

Thanks again for pointing this out!

Justin

Re: Shivaun O’Casey: Daughter of Playwright, Sean O’Casey

flowersjustin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:23:57 -0000

Hey Herb,

Actually, it should be on itunes, and I thought it was until I saw your comment. I will work on fixing whatever the problem is as soon as possible - and, thanks for bringing it to my attention!

Justin

Re: Dr. Rick Stewart: Senior Curator of Western Paintings and Sculpture

flowersjustin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:56:49 -0000

Hey Don,

I'm not entirely sure how to help you, but if it was at the Amon Carter Museum I would suggest starting with their website: http://www.cartermuseum.org/

Justin

Re: Dr. Larry Allums: Director of the Dallas Institute

flowersjustin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:44:02 -0000

Hey, thanks a lot - I'm glad you enjoyed the podcast!

Re: Stephen Cole and David Krane: Creators of ‘The Road to Qatar’

flowersjustin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:58:51 -0000

Thanks Bill! And thanks for doing the interview with Shane. I look forward to interviewing you for the main segment soon. Be sure to keep us up to date on what you're working on.

Re: Brent McCorkle: Film Maker

flowersjustin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:36:23 -0000

Thanks Dana!

Glad you liked the show, I had a lot of fun putting the pieces of this one together. I think next week's show is going to be a good one too - Interview with Stephen Cole and David Krane, a piece by Mark Lowry of Theater Jones and a new segment (Theatre Spotlight) from our newest addition to the team: Shane Strawbridge.

Re: Where Did these Zombies Come From?

flowersjustin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:50:40 -0000

Well, technically it's the Revelation of St. John - but, we're not really picking that nit are we? ;)

Re: iPhone Recorder App

flowersjustin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:35:26 -0000

Hey Nigel,

Thanks for the heads up, I'll check it out.

Re: Michael Hollinger: Playwright

flowersjustin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:54:41 -0000

Oy - how did I mess up the audio again?!!

Re: Michael Auping: Chief Curator at the Modern

flowersjustin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:09:54 -0000

tell your friends. ;)

Re: Tina Parker: Co-Artistic and Administrative Director of Kitchen Dog Theatre

flowersjustin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:50:10 -0000

Arrrrrggggghhh - I can't believe I did that!!!

Re: Clyde Berry: Fort Worth Opera Director of Education

flowersjustin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:42:01 -0000

And, thank you for the wonderful interview. Hope to do it again sometime.

Re: Hypoallergenic Kitties

flowersjustin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:37:32 -0000

Oh, well then you probably won't want one of these, will you?...

Re: Hypoallergenic Kitties

flowersjustin — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:17:25 -0000

Now see, THAT I would be willing to save up $37,000 dollars for! My own laser-shooting, leopard spotted, hypoallergenic kitty cat to do all of my evil bidding.

Re: Shelter from the Living Dead

flowersjustin — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:17:17 -0000

Hey,

I'm glad somebody mentioned the Walking Dead - I've been reading it
myself, and trying to get around to posting about it. And, you're
right, the comic nails the prison-as-a-refuge idea. I just recently
finished book 6 of the series.

I'd love to hear more about your "apocalypse bag" by the way. What do
you have packed, etc?

Thanks for reading,
Justin

Re: About

flowersjustin — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:00:12 -0000

Thanks Mike,

I hope you enjoy the shows. Maybe we'll have you on someday! In the
meantime feel free to let me know if you have any suggestions.

Talk to you soon,
Justin

Re: Shelter from the Living Dead

flowersjustin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:15:33 -0000

I have actually, I've got a user account over there. Pretty neat concept,
and it looks like they finished up their big goal.
And thanks for coming by and leaving a comment.

Talk to you soon,
Justin