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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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20:34

Propaganda & Property Rights

The Long Road ·

2024/10/18

Reaching back into my rare WWII archives, today's episode cites "National Socialism" published in 1943. This US Government source exposes actual Nazi propaganda methodology and how the personal property rights of individuals were removed for the "good" of the state under the cloaks of "protection" of the people to "remove distress." Sound familiar?*I referenced one of my favorite used book stores Counter Point Records & Books in Los Angeles. If you enjoy vintage books, consider stopping

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17:15

Mic Check, 1,2...1,2!

The Long Road ·

2024/10/16

In a follow-up to my previous episode on the importance of teaching children to speak well, this episode goes deeply into the history of not only physical culture in schools--but also "vocal culture" in the American K-12 school system. Join me while we take a critical look at the current trends to "amplify" dysfunctional speech during school assemblies and drama productions then reference this to what was taught in 1800s "vocal education."Reference: "Manual of Physical and Vocal Training, for the

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11:37

Enunciation Matters!

The Long Road ·

2024/10/13

The Cambridge Dictionary defines enunciation as: "the act of pronouncing words or parts of words clearly." We have a speech crisis in America. A high percentage of current elementary children have a speech impediment. Cambridge defines impediment as: "something that makes progress, movement, or achieving something difficult or impossible."Far too many children cannot speak well enough to be understood...and it's at a crisis level NOW! Part of the root cause is spending too much time on technology

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28:04

Just One Rep!

The Long Road ·

2024/10/12

Today, we dive into the teaching points of learning just one proper repetition for the old-school "Bar Dip" strength exercise. There is a lot to it from the classical standpoint. Here's how I teach it in elementary school PE.

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25:22

Group Sync Continued

The Long Road ·

2024/10/06

I started realizing in yesterday's show, while I was recording it, that I was learning more about the topic as I explained it to my listeners. Then, as I was typing up the show notes after recording, I discovered more key points that I had not understood going into the show! Here are some points I missed yesterday to help further explain and clarify the importance of syncing with others.Reference: "Beyond Culture" by Edward T. Hall (1976)*Photo by Ron Jones

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39:20

Group Sync

The Long Road ·

2024/10/05

This episode is a fascinating exploration and book review of "Beyond Culture" by American anthropologist Edward T. Hall. We explore Chapter 5 "Rhythm and Body Movement" and how people literally "sync" their movements together whether in close conversation or in large groups. The highlighted points here relate to the dangers of being out of sync together or "out of phase" and how this decreases progress. One of the positives coming out of the Hurricane Helene damage in states like North Carolina is

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11:21

What are "THEY" Hiding?

The Long Road ·

2024/10/03

Street-level reports and secondary hearsay now filtering out from the path of Hurricane Helene left me thinking something far deeper is going on here...what are "they" (MSM/Feds) trying to hide? The smell of death and body bags needed? Naked children looking for parents? Land grabs? NO food and water for DAYS? A complete incompetency of our government to render assistance to actual citizens of the US?

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23:52

Survival Fitness Lesson

The Long Road ·

2024/10/02

This year, I'm adding "survival" elements into my annual unit on situational awareness and self-defense. As I teach, these can be all quite closely related; Hurricane Helene is a prime example. Emergency supplies and preparations are part of my lesson. With my classical approach to PE, I already teach basic survival fitness skills like running, jumping, climbing, hanging, rolling, hopping, pushing, pulling, etc., so expanding this into using your body in a natural disaster situation is fairly easy

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15:35

Social (Media) Credit Scores

The Long Road ·

2024/09/30

As time goes on, it has become more obvious to me that so many people live their precious lives according to, and governed by, their "Social Media" credit scores. While posting nearly everything they do, what else could be done with their time that is more productive? Also, one of the reasons people have so many mental stability problems is that they do not spend enough time alone--or any. Constant noise and busyness with social media are enough to make anyone crazy.

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7:56

Armadillo Party

The Long Road ·

2024/09/30

I went to see the new "Reagan" movie last week. It was quite emotional regarding a reminder of what we once had AND how wonderful it was for me to grow up in California before it was trashed by the liberal policies. I came away upset but also inspired...so inspired that I have decided to run under the "Armadillo Party" for the US Presidency in 2024!My campaign motto: "I'm old, ugly, and just keep digging!" :)*"Star Spangled Banner" courtesy of Stanley Jay Tucker

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9:55

Useless Gadgets

The Long Road ·

2024/09/29

What a bit of hyperbole, digital=death in a growing amount of ways. We have all these rather useless gadgets that are literally making us crazy! Here are a few thoughts for the day on the importance of analog skills and tools and what we need vs. what we do not need.*Photo by Ron Jones

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10:41

What THEY Want

The Long Road ·

2024/09/28

"They" want us to doubt right/left; boy/girl; up/down and just about everything else that centers us as a nation and society. Here are a few insights and comments on keeping it real as in NO BS.*Photo by Ron Jones

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20:55

Health Pyramid Lesson

The Long Road ·

2024/09/27

While digging through my Stan LeProtti and LaSierra High PE archives last week, I discovered an interesting "Health Pyramid" that was part of LeProtti's health and PE curriculum at the University of South Carolina. The pyramid was from a health textbook circa 1978 (still trying to locate the actual source). It was so good that I decided to make a health lesson out of it for my 3rd-5th grade PE students. Here's how I taught it in elementary school. Enjoy! :)To learn more about Stan LeProtti and

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26:22

Frisbees & Joy of Movement

The Long Road ·

2024/09/14

I've taught thousands of children how to throw a Frisbee or flying disc. Here's why and how I do it. Have fun.Photo Credit: Petey21 - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7337141

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13:03

Nose Breathing

The Long Road ·

2024/09/11

I did a mini-lesson on the benefits of nose or "nasal" breathing for my PE kids a few weeks ago. Here's how I explained the health benefits of breathing through the nose. Keep it simple.

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19:33

School Shootings?

The Long Road ·

2024/09/10

We had "yet another" school shooting in America last week; this one in a Georgia high school. As the parent of a school shooting survivor, here's some commentary factoring current American culture along with historical perspectives on how to correct our destructive path toward greater violence.

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37:05

"This & That" (8.18.24)

The Long Road ·

2024/08/18

Some assorted commentary about the week and different things I experienced--some funny, some not, some inspiring. Enjoy.Photo Credit: Ron Jones

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6:44

Journalist Dysfunction

The Long Road ·

2024/08/16

Today, some sarcastic wisdom from the brilliant author Hunter S. Thompson on how he viewed journalism from the inside.Source: "Generation of Swine: Gonzo Papers Vol. 2. Tales of Shame and Degradation in the '80s"

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22:40

"Living for the State"

The Long Road ·

2024/08/15

In this episode, we cover some important historical warnings from Spanish author and intellectual leader Jose' Ortega y Gasset. The author goes back to the Roman empire and lays out the historical roadmap for how "The State" takes complete control of the masses and individualism and free speech to "suck the marrow from their bones" and how eventually the State eats itself and collapses. Do you want to follow this road map or take an alternative route? Think about it...then take appropriate

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13:32

"Free" Lunch?

The Long Road ·

2024/08/14

Free is NOT free! There is no free lunch because someone is paying for it. Beyond the money, what are the deeper psychological implications of free lunches at schools generation after generation? How does an endless free lunch mentally condition the population? What is the implied message? Think about it...*Photo Credit: US Library of Congress Farm Security Administration

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