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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Hello, Partner

"I want you all now to find a partner," Phil Ribiero said during the first session of Methods of Teaching Social Studies. The reason for looking for a partner was that there were four assignments, three of which were lessons, and the fourth a presentation, we were going to teach to our peers. I will... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

So Embarrassing

One day during my sophomore year, I was in the midst of unlocking my mailbox at the Loyola College post office when I felt someone against me. I turned to my right to see a female student who looked mortified. "Oh my God, I am so sorry for bumping into you," she said. She then looked at the female... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

That Was Loud

Except for my final full semester of college, I lived on campus during the week at Loyola College and lived at home during the weekends. I remember an episode that occurred at the time of my freshman year of college. I fielded a call on the landline at home from someone whose identity escapes me.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Good Reason

"I don't remember golfing much last year," Dad said to me one day during last summer. "That's because you had renal failure," I said. He had renal failure back in 2012, during May and June. "You know, that's a good reason not to golf," he said. Recommended Reading Wonderful Birthday, New House,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

"Do Not Call Me Doctor"

"I want to talk about what you all should call me," Phil Ribiero during the first Methods of Teaching Social Studies class I had with him. "Do not call me Doctor. I do not have a doctorate. Professor is way too prim and proper. So either call me Mr. Ribiero or Phil." A professor allowing for one's... Sign in to see full entry.

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