My Education Experience

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Graphing Games

When I was in school, graphing calculators were the Smartphones of the day. We used them for Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry and chemistry. Games were available on them, so kids would play them. It wasn't uncommon for math and science teachers to bust kids playing games on their graphing... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 30, 2022

Cute Jesse

You might remember Jesse Cheeser from freshman English. He so opened to be a nephew through marriage to my cousin Tamie. I ended up taking Scripture and sophomore English with Jesse. He stood out more in Scripture because of his interactions with Ms. Jensen. Jesse was a little guy. He could've... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Wanting to be Early

I wanted to get to high school early. Homeroom was at 8:25, and I wanted to be there around 7:45. I liked being early because I could set the pace. I hated being the last minute Joe running around and probably forgetting something. Secondly, Dad and Fred weren't he most punctual of people. If they... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 23, 2022

Dropping Like Flies

Scripture was supposed to have 20 kids in the class. By the time the end of the year rolled around, we ended up with 15 kids. John Fulli and Seth Kleinberg were kicked out in the middle of the year. Dory and Donny Moore transferred in the middle of the year. Before the schoolyear started, Michael... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Never Fell Asleep

Not once did I fall asleep in class. I've never been a napper, and I don't get tired during the day. In fact, I didn't get much sleep growing up. I always had trouble falling asleep and going back to sleep after awakening. It never tired me out, though. I've taken melatonin for the past 15 years,... Sign in to see full entry.

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