Monthly Archives: December 2017

All the other planets are named after Greek or Roman gods and goddesses.  How did the Earth get its name? Answer: It comes from its residents referring to the soil or ground.  The word varies among languages, but most  refer … Continue reading →

December 25, 1776 George Washington’s army crossed the Delaware River for a surprise attack against the Hessian forces in Trenton,N.J.   The successful surprise attack found the enemy unprepared.  It was a major victory for the beleaguered American army.  A … Continue reading →

“I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six years old. My Mother took me to see Santa at a Department Store and Santa asked me for my autograph.” –Shirley Temple   www.alpha-phonics.com www.alpha-phonics.com/blog  

? Did you know…. Elephants are one of the few mammals that cannot jump! Hippos and Rhinos also do not jump, but, unlike the Elephant, they can have all four feet off the ground when they run. ? Do you … Continue reading →

THE TRAGEDY OF THE COMONS A case for private ownership of property A classic premise in economic thinking is the little story known as “The Tragedy of The Commons.” For those of you in Rio Linda (as you know who … Continue reading →