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This could be a poem also. These are the names of Sarah Palin’s 5 children.
Just commenting.
Archive for August, 2008
29 Aug
Interesting names
28 Aug
Promise Genesis
The new school names poem will most likely be called Promise Genesis. I have read through the class lists and found many unique names. More on this later.
It’s raining too hard and I am very concerned about Gustav. Please hold the city of New Orleans and others “in the light”.
25 Aug
Plethora of eduspeak buzz words
As I write, I am compiling many more “buzz” words and abbreviations that I hear too much of being back in school preparation mode and attending “trainings” and “in-services”. How about “best practice“; strategies, strategies, strategies? More to follow- possibly during Labor Day weekend. It’s always something. What goes around comes around. And around. And [...]
19 Aug
Politically correct school team names???
Well, what do you say to the Trojans? Despite the Greek mythology connection, sorry, I just can’t say Trojans without giggling. Over the years I have been a SuperStar, a Think Flamingo, A Warrior, A Ram, A Tiger, A Viking, and a few others that I can no longer remember. Ha! My own young adults [...]
14 Aug
Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture
I had the good fortune to have a 24 hour beach vacation yesterday. While driving down to VA Beach, I listened to Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture on CD. I had seen the youtube clips and been interested for a while. He died of pancreatic cancer on July 25th. He left behind a wife and [...]
10 Aug
Posters, bumper stickers, yard signs, dress codes
Recently, I ordered several READ posters from the ALA for my new/older elementary school library. Current celebrities and sports stars of different ages are featured reading a favorite book. After making a long list of possibilities, I asked a middle school friend his opinion and took his advice on which posters to purchase for maximum appeal. [...]
8 Aug
Step in Time
While sorting through a mountain of elementary school library and teaching materials plus lesson plans galore, I found my favorite Raffi Songs to Read books and CD’s!!! Love them so much! Yes, I have the mind of a 4 year old. I also found the one-handed piano book I bought during student teaching in [...]
6 Aug
Lewis Black’s : Me of Little Faith
If you need an irreverent, rollicking good laugh or wish to be shocked by blasphemy, then this is the book for you!!!!! Recently, Lewis Black was in Richmond performing at The Landmark Theatre. Due to ticket prices in general, we didn’t attend. We had seem him recently on The Daily Show and knew he had [...]
