My Education Experience

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Sunday, March 8, 2026

A November Sickness

November 2002. It started with a runny nose and a sore throat. At first, I denied to myself that I was sick, but after many nose-blowings, I had to accept reality. Even then, I thought I could just bull my way through it. Then I woke up on a Thursday with a fever and chills. At that point, I knew... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Honored

I received some wonderful news from Gerri, the Volunteer Coordinator at The Agency. Let me back up a few weeks. I had received a generic invitation to The Scholarship Gala. The Gala is an Agency event where the organization honors volunteers and staff members who have received scholarships for their... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 1, 2026

Failing the Quiz

November 2002. During the week Mr. Hanks was out for hernia surgery, substitute teacher Mr. Pennison gave us a couple of geometry quizzes. They were the kind of quizzes where, the moment I received them, I knew I was in trouble. Whenever I didn’t know the material on a test, quiz, or exam, I had a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Alumni Time

Dad and I attended the annual alumni Mass at my high school. The priest gave a great homily on the brotherhood of our school. A wonderful brunch followed the Mass, and it was a hit. Dad and I sat with my cousin John and his wife, Cheryl. It's always fun talking with those two. I also met a fellow... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Mr. Pennison

November 2002. Mr. Hanks missed a week of school. He needed emergency surgery. Geometry substitute teacher Mr. Pennison said the surgery was either for a hernia or a tumor—quite a difference, if you ask me. It turned out to be a hernia. Mr. Pennison was an interesting guy. He was substitute teaching... Sign in to see full entry.

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