Thursday, May 1, 2025
The arrival of May was always an exciting time for me when I was in school. Back during my K through 12 years, the arrival of May meant that the end of the school year was a month away. We were in the home stretch. When I was in college, exams were going to start that week. I was ready for summer.... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, April 28, 2025
When Dad Couldn't Resist
Dad has always had a sharp sense of humor. When I told him about one of Mr. Purlio’s driver’s ed students yelling "F--- you" at him, it was only natural that Dad would find a way to amuse himself. Mr. Purlio, after all, was an easy guy to rile up — and Dad couldn’t resist. The first time Dad saw Mr.... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Technical Difficulty
Dealing with a desktop computer issue at work, which does not have me in the mood to write today. I will comment on your entries. Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, April 21, 2025
Most Were Late
Only four of us made it back in time after the break in which Mr. Purlio said that late arrivals would be marked absent and would have to complete the course. This was out of about 30 students. I was one of the four. The late arrivals started coming in. Mr. Purlio told them they were not allowed.... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Threat
Every class session with Mr. Purlio saw us receive a 15-minute break. I had mixed emotions about the break. I was not a social guy. On the other hand, it was nice to have times where I could stand up for a bit. The three-hour length of the class was rather long. Even as interesting as Mr. Purlio... Sign in to see full entry.