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The Long Road

Cultural UPlift and education with Ron Jones...because the road to educate and elevate is a long one. Ron Jones, MS, is a Historical Kinesiologist and educator. #thelongroadshow

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The Pursuit of Excellence: Education & the Future of...

The Long Road ·

2021/06/29

I recently discovered this extremely important education report published in 1958 entitled, "The Pursuit of Excellence: Education and the Future of America", America at Mid-Century Series, Panel Report V of the Special Studies Project by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Inc. The report was put together by major business and political leaders of this era and took the position of how to move American education forward in the best possible way for the next 10-15 years. Their wisdom and thoughts were

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7:22

Just Because You Can

The Long Road ·

2021/06/28

A little saying I have shared with my students and children specifically involving personal property is, "Just because you can does not mean you should." Just because you can take the money out of a wallet you found on the street does not mean you should do it. Just because someone forgot something at the post office or pool does not mean you should take it home. Think about it...choose the appropriate action to elevate culture.

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12:10

Men Fishing

The Long Road ·

2021/06/25

I went fishing last week with my father and brother. We revisited a high elevation lake in the Eastern Sierra where my grandfather used to fish in the 1940s. Here are some thoughts on the values of "just fishing."

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16:34

DTLA

The Long Road ·

2021/06/11

I did something new yesterday--I rode the commuter train to Downtown Los Angeles. I saw a lot and learned a lot. It was quite an educational and cultural experience. Here are a few thoughts. Learn more about "The Last Bookstore" https://www.lastbookstorela.com

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16:54

June 10th Thoughts of the Day

The Long Road ·

2021/06/10

I had some random things to talk over today on soaring crime, Bukowski, Wilhelm Reich, CA lockdowns, education, technology, and my visit later today to a downtown LA bookstore. *Photo Credit: Wikipedia

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21:39

Physical Fitness for Girls in 1967

The Long Road ·

2021/06/09

In 1967, A Golden Magazine Special publication was issued entitled, "Physical Fitness for Girls: Enhance Your Appearance, Gain Extra Energy, Feel Better, Look Better." Let's spend a few minutes just going over the booklet introductions to get behind their philosophy of movement in 1967 because it's far better than our philosophy of movement for American girls today in 2021.

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12:53

More Studies Needed?

The Long Road ·

2021/06/08

In the last week, we've had two "breakthrough" drugs announced for approvals by the FDA--one for obesity (Semaglutide) and the other for Alzheimer's (aducanumab)...yet "more studies are needed of course." I started thinking rationally about "more studies." We do NOT need more studies to show that mild to moderate exercise is extremely healthy and safe for humans. What we do need is action to start doing it as in daily exercise. History and science have clearly shown the health benefits of exercise

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17:35

D-DAY Era Patriotism

The Long Road ·

2021/06/06

Today is the anniversary of the D-Day invasion during WWII on June 6, 1944. Rather than go over facts and figures better stated by others, I examine the patriotism and physical fitness training behind this legendary victory through the pages of the FM 35-20 W.A.C. Field Training Manual on Physical Training. This is an amazing historical document filled with patriotic spirit. A major contributor to this manual was physical educator Mabel Lee who was one of the top female physical educators in

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18:26

"The Strange Tactics of Extremism"

The Long Road ·

2021/06/05

American writer, lecturer, and professor of psychology and sociology H.A. Overstreet wrote an important book in 1964 with his wife Bonaro Overstreet entitled, "The Strange Tactics fo Extremism." Overstreet spent decades researching and writing on the dangers of communism, but in this book, he critically examined the extreme right. Both extremes are fanatical, and both extremes at times have a lot in common. Here are some good insights on communism and right-wing extremists and how we should consider

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11:01

"Let It Enfold You"

The Long Road ·

2021/06/04

The Los Angeles author and poet Charles Bukowski wrote an interesting poem about aging entitled, "Let It Enfold You." It's worth sharing his view which has been called "low-life" at times, crude, and quite blunt. He wrote about real people and personal observations on the streets of Los Angeles and through his travels. As he cites, even weathered old poets like him can soften with age and see beauty. *Photo Credit: Wikipedia

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19:56

PE 911 EMERGENCY!

The Long Road ·

2021/06/02

We have a real 911 emergency in America--for physical education! Child obesity has tripled in the last 50 years. Nearly half of our youth before leaving high school have one chronic health condition, and 25% have two or more. 80% of obese adolescents will become obese adults, and yet despite this 911 emergency for health and PE--we are cutting PE classes in schools and minimizing proper health education. It's irrational, illogical, and extremely dangerous. We have a true PE 911 emergency America

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20:00

"Profiles in Courage"

The Long Road ·

2021/06/01

In 1955, John F. Kennedy wrote, "Profiles in Courage." This was a book about American men who largely failed in the short term but who succeeded for their country because of their courage to do the right things for the right reasons--to preserve American democracy. I share some important passages about what these men thought and what they went through so that we may be here today, yes bruised and battered, but we are still Americans. *Speech Citation: "Physical Fitness Statement" by President John

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26:35

"The Real Work"

The Long Road ·

2021/05/29

My book review of "The Real Work: Interviews & Talks 1964-1979" by American poet Gary Snyder. Snyder's quote reflects the purpose of my podcast show: "The poet needs a long view...Poetry is a life's work."

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22:14

DIS-"grunt"led

The Long Road ·

2021/05/28

We had yet another mass murder at an American worksite this week by a "disgruntled" employee. What does it actually mean to be disgruntled? What is the definition of this word? How does "disgruntled" relate to history in the context of elevating culture and improving education? Here are some thoughts, some root cause solutions, and some important questions for us all. *Graphic Credit: "Anger" by DARKVINE

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31:43

"The Education of the Whole Man" Part #1

The Long Road ·

2021/05/27

In 1931, Oxford philosophy professor L.P. Jacks wrote a very important book entitled, "The Education of the Whole Man." This book changed my life and is one of my top three book recommendations. Jacks was classically educated so knew the importance of "a sound mind in a sound body" and brilliantly wrote about bringing the physical training (classical physical education) of the body together with intellectual learning in classrooms. There are major concepts in this book that will pivot any rational

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10:18

Freeway MAD!

The Long Road ·

2021/05/26

The madness of Los Angeles freeways this past two weeks has been outrageous! Here are my thoughts on the psychology of driving and how we should really stop to think about what we are doing and how to better treat each other. *Freeway Mad" by Saxon *Graphic Credit: "Anger" by DARKVINE

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9:29

Together 4 Tacos!

The Long Road ·

2021/05/25

We have a lot of "problems" in Los Angeles and in America today. There are so many problems that we can all become quite overwhelmed. Sometimes we need to resort to a simple reset--like gathering for street tacos. Join me as I discuss a recent trip to the legendary Avenue 26 Street Taco area of Los Angeles where all races of people gather in peaceful enthusiasm without politics...for street tacos! Avenue 26 is one of the "bright spots" in Los Angeles. Where are the bright spots in your community

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18:00

Discipline 911

The Long Road ·

2021/05/24

In just the last 48 hours, it seems like America has a 911 emergency just over our lack of discipline and self-control. I examine the definition of "discipline" and some historic quotations on discipline and self-control in relation to three recent events over the weekend that exemplified a lack of discipline in current American culture. Remember..."If you cannot handle your freedom, someone will take it away from you." #thelongroad *Photo Credit: Wikipedia Image by Paetzold (1990)

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15:40

ANGRY GAIT!!!

The Long Road ·

2021/05/23

I was watching a TV news piece on Nancy Pelosi this week and was absolutely shocked at the anger in her walking gait! I got a visceral feeling of discomfort watching her terse movements using excessive force, staccato moves, short stiff stride length, and so much more. "Gait" (how you walk) is one of THE most important instructional areas of classical PE and movement yet virtually ignored today...but how you walk, and how you move tells your life story...it's your "non-verbal" business card. Here

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9:51

I Miss...Art of Speaking & Newspapers

The Long Road ·

2021/05/22

I was watching President Biden droning through yet another teleprompter speech and started thinking about real speeches with formalized outlines--as in paper documents that you quickly scan while you look up and deliver the words to your audience. A formalized speech outline and delivery are VASTLY different than reading verbatim from a teleprompter as in far better. Teleprompter speeches will never go down in history as inspiring. I also miss reading real newspapers. I think the actual newspaper is

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