Friday, July 13, 2018
Wednesday, September 5, 2007. The school day had come to its merciful conclusion. After four of my five Cultures lessons had bombed, I wanted to run out of school into the confines of my home. I could not do that just yet. Last period was waiting for their school bus numbers to be called out on the... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
I Need My Ears Lowered
I like to get a haircut every four weeks on Wednesdays, my day off. The reason I do not do Sundays is because the salon I go to is closed. By the time week four arrives, my head needs it. This year, I have had to go five weeks a couple of times. The first time, week four would have been when I was... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, July 6, 2018
This and That...June 2018
When I look back at June, the first thing that will pop into my mind will be how rainy it was. Over the last few years, June has become the new April. April has had little rain while June has often see itself with washouts. My Gutter Helmet is working very well. # There is going to be an Asian... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Move the Cat
Since he fell a few weeks ago, I have been visiting neighbor Kenneth just about every day to check up on him and chat. He is full of funny stories. Here is one of them: Kenneth told me that some years ago, he and his wife went to his sister-in-law's house for Thanksgiving. During the supper, the... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, June 29, 2018
Crap Hits the Fan - Lesson from Hell Part 6
Wednesday September 5, 2007. If there was a period that was symbolic of how bad that day was teaching my "What Is Your Culture? Lesson," it would be last period, the fifth time I taught the lesson. The four prior times I taught the lesson, I did not feel overwhelmed. While disgusted and resentful, I... Sign in to see full entry.