But like all things, life goes on. Named the Interim Head Basketball Coach of the Hoos was assistant coach Ron Sanchez who previously had Head coaching experience at Charlotte. He also served nine seasons under Bennett so he’s familiar with his philosophy on coaching a team – should he decide to follow it.

If the first half of the Hoos season proved anything, it was their inability to consistently play at the same level of their competition – namely Tennessee, St Johns, Florida, SMU, and Memphis. All nationally ranked teams. They were outscored on average 72 – 56, a sixteen-point difference.

There’s No Place Like Home

It would have been nice if the Cavs played all their games within the confines of John Paul Jones Arena because they compiled a 6 -1 record there.

Overall, the Hoos did manage to finish the first half of their season with a 7 – 5 record heading into Conference play.

Defensively, they remain solid, giving up only 60 pts per game which is par for them.

But offensively, they need to score more points if they are going to be competitive against ACC opponents.

One area of concern are the turnovers. They averaged twelve per game in the first half of this season – four more than their average last year.

Go Hoos!

Now that they’ve had a dozen games under their belt, let’s hope the Cavs can build off that experience and be a contender rather than play a spoiler’s role in their Conference. 

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Ever wonder how decorated trees and gifts wrapped for friends and family played any part in the Christmas story? Well check out Dr. Fulcher’s The Truth About Christmas and you will find out that and so much more!!!

Find it on Amazon, The Truth About Christmas: Fulcher Jr, Dr E C: 9798858172420: Amazon.com: Books! Get yours now so you can finally know the TRUTH!

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I read Charlene Mayo’s article (“Children can handle the Truth about Christmas, it’s the adults who CAN’T!”) with great interest.  Much as the article discussed what children endure in schools during Christmas. As a paraeducator in the public school system, I would like to give my perspective on the subject. 

You would think that in public school’s religious celebrations would be discouraged if not outright forbidden to uphold a separation of church and state.  This is far from what is practiced.  Everything that happens in most workplaces happens in schools as well:  the Christmas trees, the gifts exchanges, the parties (which sometimes they will claim they aren’t “Christmas parties” despite all evidence the contrary) as well as everything else that goes on during the holiday season.  However, from what I have seen it’s taken to even further to extremes in schools.  Some possible reasons for this are the fact that we are dealing with children and many of the teachers and staff have children themselves.

I have not had too much difficulty with co-workers or students when explaining my stance on Christmas.  There have been exceptions, however.  Again, this is not unique to public schools as it happens in most businesses and professions.  Most times they (both students and co-workers) simply ask the reason why and are satisfied with a short version of the truth.  There have been times when it was difficult to explain to a student who has special needs (whom, as a paraeducator I work with much of the time), but even they are few and far between.  In 21 years, I’ve only had two students (both of which were special needs students) who had a hard time understanding why I didn’t celebrate Christmas. 

I have seen one significant change this year in the way teachers are handling Christmas.   Many teachers I work with have recently acknowledged that not everyone celebrates Christmas.  It is usually noted in a dialogue like the following: “Now, I know not everyone here celebrates Christmas, and if you don’t you don’t have to participate/stay in class”.  I have come to find out that it not because I was in the class, but because there are students (and more than one or two) who also don’t celebrate Christmas and don’t want it in the classrooms.  One particular complaint was that there was a candle or air freshener being burnt with a “Christmas scent”, and the teacher was asked not to burn that candle again.

This new practice is most likely a result of living in an age where everyone is afraid to offend someone else.  Normally I am not in favor of such, but at least there is some good that come out of it!  While no one should have their rights to religious freedom infringed, it shouldn’t be forced upon someone in a public setting.  The overall point I want to make, however, is that while those who don’t celebrate Christmas may be in the minority, the fact remains that not everyone does, and that includes children.  Personally, on a small scale it doesn’t bother me.  If it gets to be too much, I will excuse myself from the class, and have done so.

In conclusion, I am happy to see children who are strong enough to stand for their religious principles.  They need to be reminded that they are the ones who are right and the others who are wrong:  not only about Christmas, but about their right to not have to participate. There are many people who don’t celebrate Christmas.  Its not just those of Truth House Ministry who are not afraid to stand up for the truth about Christmas.

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What would you do with that new Truth?

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This picture was taken by Dr. E C Fulcher Jr during his trip to Israel in 1972. The Sea of Galilee, where Jesus walked on the sea and called Peter out to him and Peter did walk on the sea as well. And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

“²³And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. ²⁴But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. ²⁵And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. ²⁶And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. ²⁷But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. ²⁸And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. ²⁹And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.” (Matthew 14:23-29)

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EC Fulcher Jr standing at the Valley of Megiddo in 1972.

Megiddo 1972

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Picture of Dr. E C Fulcher Jr visiting the tomb of Lazarus on his trip to Israel in 1972. Lazarus the brother of Martha and Mary, all of whom the bible said Jesus loved, (John 11:5). This is the tomb from which Jesus spoke and Lazarus came forth, “And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth”, (John 11:43)

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EC has been a supporter of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office for years and even bigger supporter of animals. He was delighted to be able to make a contribution to the Sheriff’s Department so they were able to purchase temperature monitor units for the deputies with K-9’s.

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This Certificate of Appreciation for being a “Booster” supporter by the Fraternal Order of Police Maryland State Lodge Inc and it’s programs that benefit both the public and Law Enforcement. was presented to Dr. E C Fulcher Jr.

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E C Fulcher Jr’s certificate showing him becoming a member of the Professional Karate League. Great accomplishment!

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