My Education Experience

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Monday, May 5, 2025

We Parked There

I did my driving time with Mr. Purlio. Here is a sample of the fast talking Mr. Purlio with his instructions. "Watch the speed. You're one over. Now you got to get back to the speed limit. You're one below. You're at a stop sign. Look left. Look right. Look left. Go. Now there's a turn. Slow down.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

When May Arrived

The arrival of May was always an exciting time for me when I was in school. Back during my K through 12 years, the arrival of May meant that the end of the school year was a month away. We were in the home stretch. When I was in college, exams were going to start that week. I was ready for summer.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 28, 2025

When Dad Couldn't Resist

Dad has always had a sharp sense of humor. When I told him about one of Mr. Purlio’s driver’s ed students yelling "F--- you" at him, it was only natural that Dad would find a way to amuse himself. Mr. Purlio, after all, was an easy guy to rile up — and Dad couldn’t resist. The first time Dad saw Mr.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Technical Difficulty

Dealing with a desktop computer issue at work, which does not have me in the mood to write today. I will comment on your entries. Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 21, 2025

Most Were Late

Only four of us made it back in time after the break in which Mr. Purlio said that late arrivals would be marked absent and would have to complete the course. This was out of about 30 students. I was one of the four. The late arrivals started coming in. Mr. Purlio told them they were not allowed.... Sign in to see full entry.

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