#119 on #The500Blog is "At Last!" the lush, orchestral debut from Etta James. Thanks for reading. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-...

#119 on #The500Blog is "At Last", the debut record form Jamesetta Hawkins - aka, the late, great Etta James.

This week on #The500Blog, I welcome back Various Artists for his third guest post. He shares his insights, and personal connection, to album #120 "Sweetheart Of The Rodeo" by The Byrds. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-...

Sooory, eh. Canada will be temporarily closed on Sunday morning. #CanadaVsUSA #OlympicHockey #Olympics2026

Tough one to lose, but congrats Team Canada on the silver medal. You did us proud.🥈 Begrudging tip of the hat to Team USA

Biz class dinner on Via Train to Toronto for a mid-week conference.

"Different Strokes for Different Folks" - #121 is "Stand!" from Sly and The Family Stone. I focus on the power of "Everyday People" in a week where I tried to balance global unity and a Canadian tragedy. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-...

"Different Strokes for Different Folks" - #121 is "Stand!" from Sly and The Family Stone. I focus on the power of "Everyday People" in a week where I tried to balance global unity and a Canadian tragedy. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-...

Coming Next Week #121 on #The500Blog is "Stand", some psychedelic funk and soul from Sly and The Family Stone. Dig it!

Held off on this for a day because I couldn't compete with #BadBunny or the #SuperBowl. #122 on #The500Blog is "The Harder They Come" Soundtrack the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-...

Held off on this for a day because I couldn't compete with #BadBunny or the #SuperBowl. #122 on #The500Blog is "The Harder They Come" Soundtrack the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-...

#122 on #The500Blog is ""The Harder They Come" Soundtrack - featuring Jimmy Cliff and others. Multiple plays this week and even the students who come in early have enjoyed it. Easy listen!

Slight delay, my dad/editor was away on vacation. #123 on #The500Blog is "Raising Hell" from Run-DMC. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-...

Oh no. What a mountainous talent, lost far too young. Thank you Ms O’Hara for more than 40 years of laughter.

#124 on #The500Blog is the debut record from Moby Grape. A genre blending, San Francisco band who should have been bigger than they were. Anyone else know it? It was new to me.

Mohammed wrote the second #HClassBlog of the year. hodgclass.blogspot.com/2026/01/hcla... Thanks for reading and responding.

All my #The500Blog posts are at the50-20.blogspot.com Next Week, we head to Hollis, Queens in 1986 for the third record from groundbreaking hip hop trio, Run DMC

Deyaa wrote the #HClassBlog this week. Thanks for reading, commenting and sharing hodgclass.blogspot.com/2026/01/hcla...

#125 on #The500Blog is "Pearl" by Janis Joplin. I get a little dark by inviting Sartre and Camus to my discussion of Kristofferson's thought provoking lyrics in "Me and Bobby McGee" What does "Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose" mean to you? the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...

Deyaa wrote the #HClassBlog this week. Thanks for reading, commenting and sharing hodgclass.blogspot.com/2026/01/hcla...

#124 on #The500Blog is the debut record from Moby Grape. A genre blending, San Francisco band who should have been bigger than they were. Anyone else know it? It was new to me.

#125 on #The500Blog is "Pearl" by Janis Joplin. I get a little dark by inviting Sartre and Camus to my discussion of Kristofferson's thought provoking lyrics in "Me and Bobby McGee" What does "Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose" mean to you? the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...

Next week on #The500Blog - it's Janis again and an incredible record that showcases her immense vocal talents. #125 is "Pearl" from Janis Joplin All my posts can be found at the50-20.blogspot.com

#126 on #The500Blog is "Catch A Fire" from Bob Marley and The Wailers. I talk culinary adventures, butter chicken and making reggae palatable to international audiences. Stir it up, little darlings!! the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...

#126 on #The500Blog is "Catch A Fire" from Bob Marley and The Wailers. I talk culinary adventures, butter chicken and making reggae palatable to international audiences. Stir it up, little darlings!! the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...

💎 New EduGem: www.edugems.ai/gem/act-read... 📖 ACT Reading Generator - Generate high-quality ACT Reading passages & questions for your students based on your specific content #EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech #GoogleEDU

Use Google Slides? You can create a rotating slideshow to show announcements or directions while students are working. Details: youtu.be/AHS6SJ41sMc #GoogleWorkspace #GoogleEDU #EdTech #EduSky

I was stumped about what to write until I had a long forest walk. Then, Bob Dylan's lyrics came to my rescue. It involved my imminent return to the classroom for a new term with #HClass25 #127 on #The500Blog is "Younger Than Yesterday" from The Byrds. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...

I was stumped about what to write until I had a long forest walk. Then, Bob Dylan's lyrics came to my rescue. It involved my imminent return to the classroom for a new term with #HClass25 #127 on #The500Blog is "Younger Than Yesterday" from The Byrds. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...

Selecting cells in Google Sheets sounds basic until you need to do it fast and precisely. One subtle use is quickly highlighting editable zones before sharing, which reduces accidental changes. workspace.google.com/marketplace/... #EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace

💎 New EduGems from December 2025 - www.controlaltachieve.com/2026/01/edug... 📢 18 new Gemini Gems for schools 🔗 Links & descriptions for each 🖱️ Free to use & copy 🏫 Great for any subject & any grade #EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech #GoogleEDU

Happy 2026. #The500Blog soldiers on with some psychedelic/folk/country rock from The Byrds, with their fourth record, "Younger Than Yesterday" (1967). Dig it!

#128 on #The500Blog is "Raw Power" by Iggy and The Stooges the50-20.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-... I talk report cards, CBC "As It Happens" CNN 10 with Coy Wire, Nixon, Watergate and Impeachment in context of The Stooges post-heroin, pre-punk landmark record.

I added a page to my website where I link to educational apps and tools I've created by vibe coding with AI. learninginhand.com/apps

"andre_trigueiro: Maximum respect for the #music! And also for #StarWars!"

Merry Christmas to everyone. Here is a holiday special #The500Blog post for you. #142 is "A Christmas Gift For You" the50-20.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

#129 on #The500Blog is "Remain In Light" from Talking Heads -- I talk Art History, Teenagers in Italy and an educator whose lessons still resonate with me as powerfully as the amazing tracks on this groundbreaking album. the50-20.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...

Another record I am thrilled to discover. Although, this was one that I knew about and had long wanted to check out. Thankfully, this blogging journey gave me a chance. #130 on #The500Blog is "Marquee Moon" by Television the50-20.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...

Class potluck today. Tip of the hat to the family that sent fruit. Sugar rush is loading!!!

Another record I am thrilled to discover. Although, this was one that I knew about and had long wanted to check out. Thankfully, this blogging journey gave me a chance. #130 on #The500Blog is "Marquee Moon" by Television the50-20.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...

Coming up next week on #The500Blog #130 is the influential art punk band Television's debut record, "Marquee Moon".

#131 on #The500Blog is "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath. the50-20.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...

A clean, built in timer for Google Slides that helps keep pacing on track. You can add timers directly to slides so students know how much time they have left during group work, stations, or quick tasks. workspace.google.com/marketplace/... #EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace

Wow. That money could have paid for over 2,000 educational assistants to work with our most vulnerable students in #OntEd, keeping students and staff safe and helping all students to access learning. It could have paid for over 500,000 student Chromebooks. I’m so tired of seeing this nonsense.

1977, Grade 8, Greenhouses, Unrequited Crushes and Disco. #132 on #The500Blog is the soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever". Thanks for reading. the50-20.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...

Coming up next on #The500Blog is #132 - The Soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever". This, along with Elvis's Golden Greats, was one of the first records I listened to obsessively. I was 12 & fell in love with this along with my first unrequited crush on a girl named Lorelei.

@djmortycoyle.bsky.social Really enjoyed hearing you on the "Saturday Night Fever" Soundtrack episode of #The500Podcast. We are of a same vintage and your memories of that time landed with me. I loved this soundtrack so much as an 12-year-old. I was too young to see it, so read the novelization. 🫢

When the critics rave and the audience doesn't get it...yet. #133 on #The500Blog is "The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle" from Bruce Springsteen. the50-20.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...