My Education Experience

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Sunday, February 15, 2026

Talking to Taylor

I was not here yesterday because work was swamped. November 2002. With my floundering grades in Geometry and Chemistry, I knew it was only a matter of time before hard-nosed guidance counselor Mr. Taylor would meet with me to discuss them. My high school required guidance counselors to meet with... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Nobody Snored

There were plenty of times in college when my classmates fell asleep in class. Not once, though, do I remember anyone snoring. I imagine that if they had, the professors would’ve said something. I know I would have. Now, there was that one time Danny Alberts let out a moan… Recommended Reading Danny... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Geometry and Chemistry

Fall 2002. Geometry and Chemistry quickly became sore subjects for me. I was doing horribly in both. It was bad test after bad test—Ds and Fs piling up. What kept me afloat were homework assignments and, in the case of Chemistry, participation in the labs. Why was I doing so poorly? If a subject... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Patchworks

My recent bout with strep reminded me of my school days. The close quarters meant that when someone got sick, it spread quickly. Teachers would end up teaching patchworks of students. At that point, lessons slowed so that those who were out didn’t fall behind. Recommended Reading When I Missed Gym... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

How Many Planes?

I've been away due to strep. I am feeling better. September 2002. During a geometry review, Mr. Hanks asked me a question that, on the surface, seems like one I should have forgotten: How many geometric planes are there? I answered, “One.” From the look in Mr. Hanks’s eyes, I knew I was wrong.... Sign in to see full entry.

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