My Education Experience

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Preferred the Parent Transportation

I went to both public and private schools during my life. One key difference between the two was that public school had school bus transportation while private school did not. Which did I prefer? I preferred being driven by a parent. I faced some bullying on the bus. Driving with a parent didn't... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 24, 2021

Ms. Jensen

I went into Scripture thinking that Ms. Jensen would be a hard ass. That was from my day shadowing with Fred in 1999. I was thinking the hardassedness., would continue when she called out roll the first day of classes. When she came to me, she said, "Do I know you?" I told her I did not. I doubted... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Easter Egg Hunts

As a little kid, Ann, Cousin Amanda and I would participate in an Easter egg hunt at Grandma's. The plastic eggs were hidden inside the house. We could find ourselves being rewarded with money and candy. Two great possibilities. Twelve eggs were hidden. Every grandchild was entitled to four eggs.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 17, 2021

Internet Sources

When I was in school, the Internet was emerging as a means of communication. When it came to using it for research, well, not so much. I was at a time when some teachers limited or outright banned Internet sources. They were not reliable. That has long since changed from my schooldays. With ebooks... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Brother Gary Carney

Brother Gary Carney passed away from COVID at age 92. He was living in one of the Brothers' nursing homes. I will be attending his funeral, which will be held at my high school Thursday evening. I didn't know Brother Gary personally. As someone who donates to the Brothers, I must attend a funeral... Sign in to see full entry.

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