Back-to-school: The most wonderful time of the year
At my children’s school, teachers are being asked to write a profile of themselves for the PTO newsletter. I was asked to submit questions so we might get to know them better. Here are a few of my ideas: Where did you go to school? What previous experience helped you prepare for brilliant children who [...]
How can you tell teachers are ready for summer break?
In about a month, school will be over. My children cannot wait. Me? I’d consider voting for a gun-toting, pro-life Republican (is there any other kind?) if he promised to make year-round schooling a reality. When I taught high school, I felt quite differently about summer vacation. And as much as I loved my students, [...]
Clash of cultures at Cracker Country – Why chaperones drink
Last week, I chaperoned my children’s fourth-grade class on a field trip to Cracker Country. For those outside the Bible belt, and Godspeed, seriously, Cracker Country is a journey back in time to the late 1800s/early 1900s. School groups visit Cracker Country to learn about how people lived in rural Florida at the turn of [...]
Not Sure if This is Because They are Home-Schooled or Because They Live in Georgia
Either way…dumbasses make me laugh. h/t Adam
Plagiarizing Principal Tells Springstead High Valedictorian to Rewrite Speech
If I had a daughter, I’d want her to be a lot like Jem Lugo, a bright and funny senior at Springstead High School in Hernando County. As valedictorian, she was tasked with writing a speech to deliver at her school’s graduation ceremony. I’ve been to several commencement exercises and the speeches given by the [...]
What Five Songs Describe You?
Facebook has a million of these little exercises, but I haven’t seen this one yet. Are there songs that describe your personality, winning smile, or philosophy on life? What are they? Me first. Oh yes, these quotes and songs are perfect. Get to know me and sing along. This first one, perhaps more than the [...]
Sickles High School in Trouble for Crotch Shot Photo
Another Sickles’ goof or goof-up? When I first heard about the bare vagina on display in the pages of Sickles High School’s 2009 yearbook, I laughed out loud. One of those deep belly laughs that last for five minutes. My tongue hangs out. I grab my sides. The works. I could just picture the yearbook [...]
A Mother’s Day Gift From You to Me
If you read this site because you: a) like it b) feel compelled despite ensuing nausea c) must compile data for accurate FBI file d) want to marry me …here’s what you can do for me on Mother’s Day. Click on the ads in the sidebar to the right. My kids’ college funds aren’t going [...]
This Swine Flu Hysteria Has Been Brought to You By…
Who is aware that there were two cops killed in Northern Florida this weekend? Anyone? All two of you…wow. That’s two more than I would have guessed. Instead of reporting real news of consequence, the media is focused on hysteria and confusion in the hopes of garnering more readers and viewers. Desperation is so not [...]
Contributing to Creative Loafing and My Stance on Torture
Lots of stuff going on in Kate’s world. Had a contributor’s meeting with the peeps at Creative Loafing. Because I’m one of their contributors. Don’t hate me because I rock. Just visit CL’s site or get the paper and behold my glory. Anyway, as I drove home afterwards, it occurred to me why I love [...]
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