They gave the school district the meeting space for a song, and it's rather lovely. The chandeliers in the "Vegas Baby" restaurant at the Blue Chip Casino and Hotel look like fireworks (much nicer than my photo above). The restrooms have glass and marble tiles, mood lighting, and aromatherapy scents piped in for the guest's comfort. Every hallway has recessed flat screen televisions, displaying current news and sporting events. The brass railings glisten and the marble floors shine. Everywhere I look are opportunities to drink, gamble, smoke, or engage in adult entertainment activities. An ironic setting for a training for Title I teachers, some of whom teach kids who are homeless, nearly homeless, or living dangerously close to the edge of poverty. These teachers talk about having to help kids get eyeglasses, shoes, and winter jackets. It makes me wonder-what kind of a people are we?
“You are what I never knew I always wanted”
12 years ago
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I know what Jesus would do. Plotz.
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