When new leadership takes over an organization, one would hope that the organization will improve. In this case, the outcome was unfortunately predictable.

When the Memphis City school system merged with the Shelby County school system, control of the county schools effectively transitioned to the city’s control.

The county schools, under the control of the city, have now become the worst school system in the state. Perhaps they are competing for the worst in the country.

It is no wonder that people are fleeing from Shelby County Schools. They even changed the name by adding “Memphis” to the front of the name.

The Memphis, Shelby County Schools are currently undergoing a transition as the Tennessee Legislature assumes control. While the legislature’s intentions may be well-meaning, the task of improving the schools’ performance and outcomes is a significant challenge that will require a comprehensive and collaborative approach involving all stakeholders.

As a resident of Mississippi, I may not have a direct stake in the affairs of Shelby County, but I find the situation regarding the thousands of students attending schools in Desoto County to be quite intriguing. While I may not be directly involved, I do enjoy observing and reporting on the developments in this matter. My goal is to provide timely and accurate updates to keep the public informed.

Then again, should they really get intelligent and turn it all over to me, there won’t be much to report. It would all be straightened out in four weeks, maybe five.

The first step would be to fire all the upper management. All they ever do is get in the way.

When I arrived in the country of Vietnam while serving as a marine, I was told to take these small pills once a day. I was informed that they would prevent me from contracting malaria.

Now I am in the US. Now I am told that if I take virtually the same pill, it can result in dangerous side effects.

So now, what is it? Is it a malaria prevention or is it a dangerous medication? Does the medication become dangerous magically because I take it to prevent the China virus?

By the way, do you know this medicine is used virtually everywhere that they have problems with malaria? Do you know that it causes fewer side effects than about any vaccine? Did you know it causes fewer side effects than the vaccines for China virus.

Incidentally, it is also better at preventing and curing the virus than the vaccines.

The question, of course, is why do they insist on us taking the vaccine and discourage quinine? The answer is simple. The shots make big pharmaceutical companies a fortune, while quinine doesn’t. Each tablet is just a few dollars.

To get to the heart of the matter, it’s often helpful to examine the financial incentives at play.

…Such as it is. I do not delude myself into believing that he reads my posts.

Nonetheless, I sincerely hope that he recovers to the fullest. I firmly believe that his life, as well as all of our lives, are in the hands of God.

Even more, I hope he will take this time to ensure that he truly knows Jesus as his personal savior. I am sure many simply assume he does. If he does not, it would be a very costly assumption.

By definition, can a person who has died be considered a hostage? It’s perhaps just my own personal opinion, but I believe that, in order to qualify as a hostage, the person should be alive and breathing.

Nonetheless, my main desire is to address another point. The release of prisoners seems a little lopsided. I do not know the actual ratio, but it seems to be approximately one to fifty, more or less.

I simply couldn’t understand. How could the Israelis allow the Palestinians to have such an uneven settlement? Then it became obvious to me. While the terrorists are imprisoned, shooting them would not be permitted. Moreover, they would feel safe and secure. Once released, they are neither safe nor secure.

When I was a boy, I was a pretender. I played cops and robbers, cowboys and Indians, and of course we won World War II many times, without getting wounded even once.

I watched men in movies and on TV who were also pretending. The difference is, they get paid a lot.

And, of course, they got to ride real horses. Now, is that fair? After all these years, I never once got to ride a horse off into the sunset.

Over the years, I have noticed a large number of people who are willing to bring me problems. I tell them, “I have problems. It’s solutions I am looking for.”

Well, I don’t find many with solutions. Those I do find expect payment in return. Imagine that.

President Trump faces significant challenges, which he continues to address with determination and skill. He often finds solutions to complex issues with remarkable efficiency and effectiveness.

The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is known for its high property values, making it challenging for many to find affordable housing. Purchasing a home in this region often requires significant financial investment, which can be daunting for prospective homeowners.

The real estate market appears to have shifted, with an influx of prime properties available. This change may be attributed to recent layoffs, as some individuals are now seeking employment opportunities elsewhere. It seems a solution managed by Trump without intention.

Moreover, a few of the former government employees will be confronted with an entirely new experience: work.

One error I must watch for when writing is redundancy. If I’m not careful, I’ll use “also” at the start of a sentence and then end it with “too.” It’s not that I don’t know better, but I still catch myself doing it. Even worse, sometimes I don’t catch the redundancy.

It is but an example. Also, I do it in other ways, too. Then, while proofreading, I’ll pass right over it without noticing it.

It does remind me of a common redundancy we see in the proverbial murder mystery. Though it does bother my wife, most of us do not care. I mean, in the mystery, do they ever find a living body?

One phrase I wasn’t familiar with until recently is the “old adage.” Did you know that “adage” means an old saying? I had a chuckle when I discovered that. Yet, using the word “adage” on its own can feel a bit strange and incomplete.

One more redundancy I realize I should avoid nowadays is dishonest Democratic politicians. Democratic politicians is more than sufficient to express it.