Dr. Alan Wood

Musings of an unabashed and unapologetic truth-seeker. Crusader against obscurantism. Optimistic curmudgeon, snark jockey, lovably opinionated purveyor of wisdom and truth. Multilingual world traveler and part-time irreverent philosopher who dabbles in writing, political analysis, and social commentary. Attempting to provide some sanity and clarity to complex issues with a dash of sardonic wit and humor. Thanks for visiting!My byline rests on 24 years in the classroom: three years teaching in Japanese junior and senior high schools, ten years as an associate professor at Japanese universities, and eleven years teaching Spanish in Georgia public schools. I hold a PhD in Linguistics, and my EduLingo line of Spanish, ESOL, and French teaching resources is on Teachers Pay Teachers.Enjoying Global Watchdog? Become a monthly supporter on Patreon and help keep independent journalism free for everyone — no paywall, no intrusive ads. Winston approves.

Joined: June 21, 2021
Articles: 597
Comments: 191

Macon, Opinion

Macon-Bibb EOC changes application process for heating assistance due to scrutiny

Last November I wrote a scathing editorial that received national coverage about the outrageous application process in place in Macon for heating assistance. I received emails from the national LIHEAP program as…

Dr. Alan Wood
December 6, 2015

Business & Finance, Opinion, Technology

eBay’s outrageous 10% final value fees pricing themselves out of business

I have been a member of eBay since 1999 and back then the final value fees were around 2% if not even lower. In other words if you sold something for $300 then…

Dr. Alan Wood
December 5, 2015
5 Comments

Crime & Justice, Georgia, Opinion

It’s time for full legalization of Marijuana

The neutered marijuana law sponsored by Allen Peake has been a huge disappointment to most supporters in the state. Peake and our legislature voted to allow the sale of a pharmaceutical product…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 14, 2015
1 Comment

Education, News, Opinion, Watchdog Reports

Critical Race Theory responsible for crybullies

Melissa Click, University of Missouri professor, confronting student journalists in November 2015

written in November 2015, in the first week of the Yale and Missouri meltdowns, and preserved as published. The links have been repaired and the short version below added; the argument was…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 11, 2015
3 Comments

Uncategorized

Stall, Deny and Hope They Die

Editor’s note: My friend Denise Caldon just informed she had finished a book she has been working on for many years. This is a heart-wrenching account that details a nearly two decade…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 8, 2015

Opinion, Technology

Improved relations with Iran through Clash of Clans

I have been a gamer since my first Atari console I owned as a child which certainly dates me. I wouldn’t call myself an avid gamer, but through the decades I always…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 7, 2015

Education, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County shows potential of impoverished public school district to excel

Philip D. Lanoue, the superintendent of Clarke County School District in Georgia, is the 2015 American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year. Other districts in both Georgia and around…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 1, 2015
5 Comments

Georgia, Macon

Zebulon Rd. – Open Letter to Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning

Dear P&Z, We would like to make one last plea to you before voting on the Zebulon Lofts proposal. Stone Edge and Ashford Park subdivisions are an integral part of the Zebulon…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 31, 2015
1 Comment

Health

Find out if your’e dating a Sociopath

Roughly one in 25 Americans is a sociopath, according to Harvard psychologist Dr. Martha Stout, author of The Sociopath Next Door. I highly recommend all of you order it right now if you…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 24, 2015
1 Comment

Macon, Opinion, Watchdog Reports

Olaeris Releases Video in Last Ditch Effort of Desperation

Back in August I published an article outlining why Macon-Bibb should avoid any business dealings with a startup Drone company . Here are the links to my two previous articles. Olaeris called…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 6, 2015

Georgia, Macon, Opinion

A Field of Pipe dreams: Build it in Macon and they won’t come

The famous line from the movie the Field of Dreams was “If you build it they will come!” That’s a great line from a movie, but the reality is when it comes…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 5, 2015
1 Comment

Georgia, Opinion, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Erick Erickson Agrees that Georgia Republicans are Bought and Paid For

I am not a big fan of Erik Erickson. I view him as a narcissistic bloviavtor who has a massive ego not backed up by his intellect. But just like the old…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 3, 2015
3 Comments

Georgia, Macon, Opinion

Canceling a Kinetix Gym Membership Proves Nearly Impossible

I was recently contacted by a friend that has been receiving harassing letters demanding over $1,200 dollars for a Kinetix gym membership he signed with the gym in Warner Robins, GA way…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 21, 2015
3 Comments

Georgia, Lifestyle, Macon, Watchdog Reports

Mount de Sales President David Held and Allen Peake on leaked Ashley Madison List

Sometimes articles take a lot of time, research, and thought…and sometimes they just write themselves. This is the latter. Two of the most vocal and well-known opponents of same sex marriage in Middle…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 5, 2015

Education, Georgia, Watchdog Reports

Anthony Tricoli Lauded for Leadership and Accomplishment

A government watchdog organization in Georgia has published a newsletter highlighting the leadership success of the former president of Georgia Perimeter College, Dr. Anthony Tricoli. After doing a stellar job as president,…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 5, 2015
22 Comments

Macon, Opinion, Technology

Drone Company Olaeris Appears to be Vaporware

Recently I wrote an article expressing my concerns that Olaeris appeared to be a vaporware company. In the computer and tech industry, vaporware is a product, typically computer hardware or software, that is announced to…

Dr. Alan Wood
August 26, 2015

Education, Georgia, Macon, Watchdog Reports

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia a.k.a. “THE UNTOUCHABLES”

Editor’s note. After I published my article called Retired Middle Georgia State President David Bell Paid $347,300 in 2014 I received the following statement by Denise Caldon who was the whistleblower that claims…

Dr. Alan Wood
August 23, 2015
31 Comments

Macon, Opinion, Watchdog Reports

Drone Proposal with Olaeris Needs To Crash and Burn

There comes a point in time when the politicians of Macon-Bibb have to start dealing with the actual problems facing the county. Instead of cooking up pie-in-the-sky proposals that sound too good…

Dr. Alan Wood
August 23, 2015