February 2012
16 posts
“Miss, you have a much higher tolerance for us today”
– Student comment on the Monday after I decide on quit date for my job (a year and a half away but still real)
“The first wife, and often the second, do not grasp his brilliance or grandeur....”
– Republican Alex Castellanos, as quoted by Maureen Dowd, discussing Callista Gingrich. If this quote doesn’t sum up what’s wrong with the Republican party (and Newt, himself) I don’t know what does. Read the rest at the NYT. (via joshsternberg) Short version: “Those first two wives were like training...
i am a good teacher
I am a good teacher. i listen to my students. if more people listened to the students, my job would be easier; but my job is hard because if i want to be the best teacher for my students, it means i have to fight for what i know to be good teaching. i have to fight to teach lessons that dont come in a can with simple directions. i have to fight for the things that matter to my kids, for things...
De-Clutter AND Make a Homeless Animal Happy! →
This is the wish list site for Austin Pets Alive. As I was reading I found lots of things I could donate that I want to get rid of and was just going to throw away! Old towels, sheets, bath mats, baby pools I grew out of, and more!
“Unless I’m the guest star, I wouldn’t do it”
– Abbey on tiresome
January 2012
89 posts
“Is this that girl with the giant tits?”
– Kienan asking about a Dolly Parton song at bar
“It wakes me up!”
– student excuse for making out with his girlfriend in the hallway
John Steinbeck on Falling in Love: A 1958 Letter... →
youmightfindyourself:
New York November 10, 1958
Dear Thom:
We had your letter this morning. I will answer it from my point of view and of course Elaine will from hers.
First — if you are in love — that’s a good thing — that’s about the best thing that can happen to anyone. Don’t let anyone make it small or light to you.
Second — There are several kinds of love. One is a selfish, mean,...
“I have something to offer here…this summer im.gonna.pick.up some married...”
– Buddy
“JUST LIKE IT AND LET ME!”
– BUDDY
“T REX ARMS: …Stop that shit before i saw them off…its what i...”
– Fellow teacher
“I began this race with a sense of calling, knowing a calling never guarantees a...”
– Rick Perry • For example, the line could be busy …
