observations

Carl McCoy

Jan 4, 20206 min read

10 Differences Between the East Coast and the West Coast

10 Ways that California differs from the East Coast When I was in my late twenties, I moved from Washington, DC to the San Francisco Bay...

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Carl McCoy

Dec 1, 20197 min read

The Mysterious Yin and Yang of Early Birds and Night Owls

There is the sun and moon They sing their own sweet tune Watch them when dawn is due Sharing one space - Al Jarreau, “Moonlighting” theme...

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Carl McCoy

Jun 16, 201810 min read

Two Diaries

Here's a piece I wrote back in 2010, while teaching English to international students in New York City. Based on true events, with names...

Carl McCoy

Jan 19, 201812 min read

A Trip to Tokyo

In January 2015, I traveled to Tokyo for my work. We were planning to stay for just 7 days, but our trip was extended by 3 days due to an...

Carl McCoy

Apr 8, 20174 min read

Are We Teaching Political Divisiveness in English Class?

Unlike other cultures, Americans are encouraged to argue from a young age, in school. We all know that our national politics has become...