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Comment on Time to Grow Up by Dick

Dick — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:02:26 +0000

I hope you keep enjoying the Peter Pan syndrome (“I’ll never grow up…”) for many more years. When “Shad-O, and Sky-Lark” arrive you will keep learning every day for years, and years. Lots of new experiences and wonderment.

Hopefully “I’m too young for this ” will go on for years before being replaced by “I’m too old for this”.

Comment on The Old Tom Friedman by In which I link to the NYT twice without being angry « No Cynics Allowed

In which I link to the NYT twice without being angry « No Cynics Allowed — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:17:37 +0000

[...] Tom Friedman regarding the recent Nobel Peace Prize winner. It’s clear that Tom realized I am no longer one of his disciples and he is trying to win me back. I know that Barack will never do this, but it was fun to read and [...]

Comment on If I were ever to Twitter… by Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:49:09 +0000

Oh. Wow. This really is classic. I just checked this out and can’t stop laughing. A few of my favorites thus far:

Do these announcers ever shut the fuck up? Don’t ever say stuff just because you think you should. That’s the definition of an asshole.”

“Jesus Christ, Just give the dog his fucking food. Why’s he gotta do a trick first? YOU don’t have to do shit before YOU eat.”

“I wanted to see Detroit win. I’ve been there. It’s like God took a shit on a parking lot. They deserve some good news.”

Comment on Google wave update by Dick

Dick — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:42:06 +0000

Yee Gads. I am just now getting up to speed on web cams and on-line chats. I just recently found out I could get free ware to let me open and read all the power point slide shows people have been sending me for years that I could only read at work where I had power point.

I am still learning how to use my digital camera and all the crazy functionalty it has.

Now I have to learn how to “wave” too?

Comment on Google Wave by Google wave update « No Cynics Allowed

Google wave update « No Cynics Allowed — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:20:18 +0000

[...] an invite, but this is not surprising as I am not that nerdy. I have been an evangelist for Google Wave since I first learned of it. However, I found I am not that good at explaining what it is and why [...]

Comment on Race Report – Patriot’s Half Ironman by Jayme

Jayme — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:40:50 +0000

Congrats, Bill! So glad you had a good race! I had no idea Heather was headed for bed rest. I’m sure you will be waiting on her, hand and foot!

Comment on On a lighter note… by Bean

Bean — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:07:26 +0000

I really like Kanye’s music, but his ego is out of control. I actually went to a taping of the View yesterday and Taylor Swift was a guest, she is so cute and country and skinny and so didn’t deserve that, but she also was super gracious.

BTW. . . the whole Beyonce thing was set up last minute so that Taylor would have an oppoortunity to thank her fans. I got the inside scoop from one of the backup singers boyfriends, who we sat next to.

Comment on That time of year by Dick

Dick — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:16:55 +0000

Being an ND grad, I was chosen to be Mr. Blier’s host when he came to give a motivational speech at a GE sales meeting.

Nice, humble guy.

Comment on The best teacher in America? by Skylar

Skylar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:44:28 +0000

While I agree that no teachers get into the field for the money — I would also say that not all teachers get into teaching because they are PASSIONATE about it and will work any number of hours a week to accomplish everything they can. Here are some various (and real) reasons people get into teaching:

1. They like the various breaks/summers off.

2. They like sports/coaching — this is NOT just PE teachers.

3. They like kids.

4. They are passionate about the subject they teach — which is NOT the same as being passionate about teaching.

5. They tried something else and found it to be too monotonous/empty even though it paid more money.

This guy is clearly passionate about teaching itself.–just like the best doctor, lawyer, and investment banker in the world are probably passionate about their careers. Teaching is just another career –and it should be neither romanticized nor vilified. Treating teaching & teachers in a practical, realistic manner (which I believe is what Bill & ABCTE favor) is most likely to result in an overall improvement in the field.

Comment on The best teacher in America? by Bill

Bill — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:13:06 +0000

I think what this guy is able to accomplish is not as much about the time he puts in (although that is necessary) and more because he is a force of nature. That is why he is not scalable. I do recommend his first book for teachers though as I like some of his ideas, especially the economic system he sets up in his classrooms.

As for the hours, there are probably a lot of teachers who work that hard and also just as many who don’t put in more then 35 hours in a week.