This article picks up on columnist Mike Barnicle's lazy style and "I was just thinking" format in his column for the "Boston Globe." Using that model, John Harney shares a few of his thoughts on various education topics such as co ops, "competency-based education," and making civics part of the curriculum at Massachusetts state colleges. He also shares ideas brought home from a recent "summit" sponsored by Northeastern, WGBH, and the New England Council.