doug — off the record

just a place to share some thoughts


March 2021

  • Choices for a perfect world

    I had to smile when I came across this meme. I was raised and loved mathematics, having been taught the bottom way. I still think that way. I know that this iteration of the “new math” works in the top way. The mathematics geek in me could actually write the above as equations and generate… Continue reading

  • OTR Links 03/31/2021

    The Best of Ontario Educators 7 Daily The Best of Ontario Educators 7 is out! – https://t.co/UIsaAK5Djp Special thanks to @MeaghanBurden @MsRandalll @AltEliz #uofg #highered — tags: IFTTT Twitter The Best of Ontario Educators 6 Daily The Best of Ontario Educators 6 is out! – https://t.co/S0LKlzXgLb Thanks to @patrickgavigan7 @eccerheinheimer @JenPeltoniemi #coachadam34 — tags: IFTTT… Continue reading

  • Stuck where you want

    One of the amazing stories recently is the incident involving the Ever Given and how it’s stuck in the Suez Canal. I’ve never sailed anything larger than a canoe so I don’t know how or why for certain other than what’s been reported in the news. Massive container ship stuck in Suez Canal, blocking world’s… Continue reading

  • OTR Links 03/30/2021

    If Ontario spring break is going to be delayed — again — families will find out Friday, Doug Ford says | The Star If Ontario spring break is going to be delayed — again — families will find out Friday, Doug Ford says | The Star https://t.co/mjsYpXKw4E — tags: IFTTT Twitter The Best of Ontario… Continue reading

  • Patterning

    You may notice a slight difference to the blog appearance this morning. Until now, the grey background was framed with a white border. I thought it was a little blah and have been poking around trying to find something that makes me feel better about it. Recently, I’ve been playing about with the Pattern Generator.… Continue reading