Living and Teaching in the Bible Belt

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Thanks to NCLB - Public School Teachers - Paid by YOUR Tax Dollars NOW

are responsible for homeschooling children who are suspended from school. Yes.... that is correct my friends. Thanks to GWB - son of a fucking whore - when a child is suspended for fighting or drugs... or cursing a teacher... his teachers are required to send home lesson plans and work for that... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Would You Walk a Mile for a Camel?

Remember that ad? Well it seems that in spite of the ever increasing costs of cigarettes, and the fact that the Surgeon General's warning is now a reality for all too many Americans, and that the laws of most states ban cigarette smoking in public places... there are still those who will walk that... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Are Teachers the Only US Citizens Who Are Not Allowed Freedom of Speech?

In New York... and Ohio... it's not just in the Bible Belt anymore Toto... do you think it might be that this election where people who may have never had a voice before... or never thought it might be heard before... are speaking out? Hmmmm...... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Cheerleader Moms: The Ultimate Mama-Drama

They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.... but in this case the girl does not fall far from the top of the pyramid. When these girls try out they are given what is called a constitution of the by-laws. When they make the squad, they sign a constitution declaring not only their... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Single Girl Seeking Tall, Dark and Handsome Ungodly Man

Dating in the Bible Belt has its definite disadvantages... mainly it is hard to meet a man who is a rational thinker. And... all of the God-fearin' men (why do I get the urge to spit tobacco every time I say God-fearin' - sppppptinnnnng! See!) I have tried to date the guys who refuse to give up the... Sign in to see full entry.

LIfe in the Fast Lane while Keeping up with the World...

This semester I am teaching four back to back 90 minute blocks. This is considered extended day as I get no planning period.... and no lunch (I don't have time to take it). In addition to that... I am also still coaching cheer leading, and tutoring after school at least one day per week. I come home... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Why in Spite of the Worst Economic Recession Since the Great Depression...

I decided the $19.95 per month was well worth coming back for... It is actually because of the times we live in I had to come back. You see... teachers in public schools are under a "gag order". We cannot have political opinions or affiliations.... if you happen to be gay - you have to pretend you... Sign in to see full entry.

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