Journey to a High School Reunion — Fifth Grade

Now I arrive at fifth grade. This is the year where I seem to have the most specific memories so far. As a fourth grader and third grader I heard stories about Mrs. Harriman, the fifth grade teacher. She was tough. She was mean. It was rough being in fifth grade. To my mind they … Continue reading Journey to a High School Reunion — Fifth Grade →

My Personal Communication Philosophy: Creational and Relational

Note, this was the final paper assignment for my introductory communications class for the Master's Degree I am working on through Gonzaga University. Apologies if the language is boring -- it has to sound academic. Personal Communication Philosophy: Creational and Relational Jonathan R. Lightfoot Gonzaga University COML 508: Theorizing Communication Personal Communication Philosophy: Creational … Continue reading My Personal Communication Philosophy: Creational and Relational →

Journey to a High School Reunion — Fourth Grade

Fourth grade was my second year at Horseheads Christian School. There are several moments I remember from this year. The first item is something very unique in my schooling. Out of 19 students in fourth grade, three of us had the name Jonathan: Jonathan Langley and myself had been there in third grade. This year … Continue reading Journey to a High School Reunion — Fourth Grade →

Progress Revisited

Progress means getting nearer to the place you want to be. And if you have taken a wrong turning, then to go forward does not get you any nearer. If you are on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; and in that case the man who … Continue reading Progress Revisited →

Journey to a High School Reunion — Third Grade

Finally, my reminisces bring me to my private school days. My parents transferred my siblings and me to Horseheads Christian School for my third grade year. It was 6th grade for Robert and Kindergarten for Richelle. In 4th and 5th grades Robert had some very interesting teachers. This was in the days of open classrooms … Continue reading Journey to a High School Reunion — Third Grade →

Two Turns of Phrase

Sometimes I come across a turn of phrase that makes me stop and think. Sometimes I am fascinated; others I am bewildered. Well, today I ran across two small things in my reading for my communications class. The first is: Put more simply, because modern society is hopelessly fragmented and indivisible, (emphasis mine) the sort … Continue reading Two Turns of Phrase →

From Calgary to Sochi

As reflection on the current 2014 Sochi Olympics the 22nd Winter Olympiad, I am posting a "poem" I wrote that chronicled some of the events of the 1988 Olympics which I watched while attending Houghton College. How many of the references are recognizeable? THE FIFTEENTH WINTER OLYMPIAD "Can You Feel It?" 2/13 … Continue reading From Calgary to Sochi →

Sources and Sources; Validation of Authority

Been spending a lot tie of last evening brainstorming and researching ideas for a project for my Communications Theory class. The current assignment is: In order to develop a "practical theory" you have to identify a social problem that exists today. Think broadly about what role does communication play in that problem? Please post your … Continue reading Sources and Sources; Validation of Authority →

Journey to a High School Reunion — Second Grade

I have more memories, or should I say impressions, about second grade than any of the previous grades. Second grade was Mrs. Ginnan's class. She lived up the rode from us, and in the years following was one of my customers for eggs from my 4-H chicken project, along with several other fund-raisers and small … Continue reading Journey to a High School Reunion — Second Grade →