I have those days when I realize I've lived here too long. The other day, a co worker came in wearing a flower for, as he put it, "Remembrance Day." Of course, he added, that's what they call it in Canada. In the US it's called Veteran's Day.
I offered my trademark blank stare.
Was it today? someone asked. No, he replied. November eleventh.
"Oh!" My eyes lit with recognition. "Peppero Day!"
Because you can't compete with edible pencils.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Think Fast (or just break it)
So, usually I don't eat breakfast, except for on the weekends. This Sunday, we overslept a bit and the fast lasted another day. Big mistake. I began to notice as we headed to church.
After church we usually enjoy doughnuts that are graciously provided. They were foremost on my mind as we stood to sing and I noticed a varity of doughnuts singing around me. I'm sure it didn't help that I was drinking coffee to trick my stomach.
I gotta go eat something.
After church we usually enjoy doughnuts that are graciously provided. They were foremost on my mind as we stood to sing and I noticed a varity of doughnuts singing around me. I'm sure it didn't help that I was drinking coffee to trick my stomach.
I gotta go eat something.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Gifts and Curses
I just watched Drag Me to Hell, and I was surprised to learn a valuable lesson. Never deny a loan to a creepy gypsy woman. You'll regret it. And don't play "button,button, who's got the button" either. Just so you know.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
More Student Quotes
So, I'm giving my middle schoolers basic information about an upcoming assignment, then I say more information is to be announced. After the last three words, I add, "TBA".
"What's TBA?"
Cut to my ESL class with a sixth grader. I throw out a question on a test because I realized we didn't cover the rule for it in class. She already answered it right, and argues she should get extra credit.
"I can't give you extra credit. You guessed."
"I didn't guess!" she insists. "I use context!"
She got extra credit for "context". We English teachers like words like that.
"What's TBA?"
Cut to my ESL class with a sixth grader. I throw out a question on a test because I realized we didn't cover the rule for it in class. She already answered it right, and argues she should get extra credit.
"I can't give you extra credit. You guessed."
"I didn't guess!" she insists. "I use context!"
She got extra credit for "context". We English teachers like words like that.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Kingpins Gone Wild
Depending on your sensibilities, the article posted below will make you laugh or cry. The comments are funny/insightful (respectively) as well. I wish I had an action movie quote to add, but it just isn't happening. Enjoy.
http://burnsidewriters.com/2009/10/22/breaking-news-wild-at-heart-inspiration-for-drug-kingpins/
http://burnsidewriters.com/2009/10/22/breaking-news-wild-at-heart-inspiration-for-drug-kingpins/
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