Silent Cacophony
Welcome to the mind of Chase March. This blog is the place to find musings, book reviews, skatepark tours, teaching-related articles and resources, and information about DJing. Please use the navigation page to focus in on topics that interest you.
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Is Blogging Dead?
I started blogging back in 2007 and it was a great way to express myself, build a community of like-minded writers, and read some insightful articles and commentary. I used to start my day by perusing the blogosphere. I don’t do that anymore. I don’t think too many people do. My favourite bloggers stopped publishing…
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Hooked on a Thriller
Hooked: A Thriller About Love and Other Addictions by Matt Richtel I don’t read thrillers very often but I’ve been reading a lot of non-fiction lately and hoped to get roped in to a great story. This one started that way and I was hoping to get hooked on it, as the title suggested. The…
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Tecumseh Skatepark
Tecumseh Park is located at 334 Russell St., S. in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada and is just one of the several skateparks you can find in the city. If you want to skate here and have some kids, they can enjoy the playground while you perform some great tricks. This is a great grinding platform with…
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We’re In An Era of Ignition
Era of Ignition: Coming of Age in a Time of Rage and Revolution by Amber Tamblyn I was scrolling through Libby trying to find my next read when this one jumped out at me. Was this the Amber Tamblyn I knew from television and movies? Sure enough, it was. Since I loved her in Joan of…
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Musicians For Mental Health – Live Event
Join us for a special live stream concert on Tuesday June 8th to help end the stigma surrounding mental health. Enjoy performances from talented local artists and guest speakers all coming together as one to spread awareness for Mental Health We’ve been doing this show for a number of years now and wanted to still…
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A Conversation with Dr. Grove About Public Schools
I had the chance to sit down with Dr. Cornelius Grove to discuss new new book, A Mirror For Americans: What the East Asian Experience Tells Us about Teaching Students Who Excel. We need a major overhaul to the education system as it is in North American schools. Perhaps we can learn from the way…
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100% Forest City Hip-Hop
Forest City London Music Awards week is happening June 6 to the 13th. There are all sort of ways you can participate and celebrate the music of London, Ontario, Canada. There are workshops, panels live stream concerts, and the gala where the awards will be handed out. The list is very impressive this year and…
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Can a Poem Save Your Life?
Write a Poem, Save Your Life: A Guide for Teens, Teachers, and Writers of All Ages by Meredith Heller “The first line is a gift, whispered in my ear; I don’t know where it comes from, but I know it’s my lifeline. I grab hold of the words, write them down, and then dive in…
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30 Year Anniversary of a Classic Hip-Hop Release Date
30 years ago this week, De La Soul’s “De La Soul Is Dead”, Ice T’s “O.G. Original Gangster”, KMD’s “Mr. Hood” and Chubb Rock’s “The One” were all released. As such, May 14th, 1991 stands as one of the best rap release dates ever. A special shout-out to Dart Adams for always coming correct with…
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Feel Less Busy and Get More Done
Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done by Laura Vanderkam “Time is finite, so we must make smart choices about it. But time is also abundant: there is enough for anything that truly matters.” I think this might become my new slogan. I want to stop saying I don’t have the time…